Caregiving

military man with kids
May 30th, 2014

Military Caregivers Have Many Options for Support

Memorial Day honors those who have died in battle and reminds all Americans of the sacrifice service members and their families make. Military caregivers, though, see the sacrifice firsthand every day. There are an estimated 5.5 million military caregivers in the United States, according to research published by the RAND Corporation. These caregivers help vets through Read more >>

Seniors looking at documents
May 29th, 2014

Talking to Your Senior Parents About a Personal Finance Plan

Personal finance is an important consideration at any age, but it’s a particularly difficult one for adult children to discuss with their aging parents. So it’s no surprise that, according to a recent report from Fidelity Investments, although as many as 94 percent of adult children agree that it’s vitally important to fully discuss personal finance Read more >>

Grandparents and grandchildren on a picnic
May 23rd, 2014

Giving Advice to Families When Aging Parents Move In

Being a family caregiver is a challenging role, and it often falls on the shoulders of an adult child who already has a lot on her plate. Though the numbers vary depending on the source, it’s estimated that there are 34 to 50 million family caregivers caring primarily for aging parents in the United States. Read more >>

older woman and nurse
April 14th, 2014

When to Hire a Home Health Aide

A home health aide can help your senior with a variety of tasks, like shopping, running errands, assisting with bathroom breaks, and preparing meals. Aides also provide companionship and help your loved ones stay in their homes for as long as possible. The benefits to you are just as great. Knowing your parent has someone Read more >>

How Adult Day Care Benefits Both Seniors and Caregivers
April 14th, 2014

How Adult Day Care Benefits Both Seniors and Caregivers

Seniors who prefer to live at home overlook one big possible downside — the potential for a lack of meaningful social interaction. That’s why adult daycare is growing in popularity. According to a MetLife National Study of Adult Day Centers, in 2010 more than 4,600 centers in the United States provided services for more than Read more >>

Daughter with older father
February 28th, 2014

11 Tips for Caring for Aging Parents From a Distance

11 Tips for Caring for Aging Parents From a Distance. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Daughter with older father
February 28th, 2014

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout Is Easier With the Help of Family

Stress can be an inevitable result of taking care of an elderly loved one. The reality is that caregiver burnout can set in if you bypass your own needs, but fortunately, many ways exist to keep you emotionally and physically strong. One of the best steps for easing the stress of caregiving? Talk to other Read more >>

Daughter with older father
January 2nd, 2014

Developing a Checklist for Aging Parents

Developing a Checklist for Aging Parents. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Build and Connect Your Care Circle
November 11th, 2013

Useful Mobile Apps for Caregivers

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 65 million Americans devote a large chunk of their time to caring for an aging relative or disabled family member. Many of these people, in addition to being a caregiver, have full time jobs, are married, have children, and carry other responsibilities. It can be an overwhelming Read more >>

Personalized Response from Lifeline
October 30th, 2013

5 Telltale Signs Your Elderly Parent Should No Longer Live Alone

As parents age, you may find it difficult to know if or when your elderly parent should no longer live alone, especially if you see your parent several times a week or more. Deterioration in mental or physical ability doesn’t usually happen overnight — it’s often a long, slow decline. Many elderly parents end up Read more >>

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