Category: Caregivers

Minimizing Loneliness During The Holidays

Published: 11/16/15

Loneliness during the holidays is not unusual. The holidays can bring a mixed-bag of emotions for any of us, but they can be especially bittersweet for […]

How A Private Caregiver Can Assist In A Facility

Published: 06/04/15

Is your loved one moving into an assisted care community or nursing home? Don't rule out the idea of hiring a private caregiver to help […]

Hospice Care and Caregivers

Published: 08/28/14

Do you have a loved one who is about to go on Hospice Care? If so, it can raise many questions as to how your day-to-day […]

Helping a Client or Loved One Avoid the Holiday Blues

Published: 12/02/13

Wondering how to help a senior avoid the holiday blues? While television ads and societal cues tell us the holidays are full of cheer, the […]

Incontinence: Convincing an Elderly Parent to Wear Adult Diapers

Published: 04/10/13

While growing older can bring a wonderful sense of wisdom and the satisfaction of a life well lived, there are not-so-desirable situations that can accompany […]

How to Recognize and Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Published: 11/11/12

Someone might call you a caretaker, but the more accurate term is caregiver. When you spend your days giving care to an elderly loved one, […]

How to Juggle Working and Caregiving

Published: 08/24/12

You’ve got a dozen messages in one hand, the phone in the other and a reminder for your elderly father’s doctor’s appointment on the desk […]

How to Talk to Your Aging Loved Ones About Safe Driving

Published: 05/01/12

Driving a car is more than getting from one place to another; a car represents independence and freedom for most people, especially older Americans. As […]

Communicating Effectively with Your Home Caregiver

Published: 09/22/11

A professional home caregiver can be a saving grace for many families with an elderly resident. However, the road is not always easy and finding […]

Senior Activities

Published: 04/20/11

Senior citizens are the fastest growing U.S. residents' sector. The requirements and expectations of the seniors have changed considerably in recent years. Rising concerns in […]

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