My father living with dementia flew to Catalina Island. I recall his unexpected adventure 27 years later with my own Channel Islands visit to Santa Cruz.[...]
Five steps to choosing the right nursing home for you; actor says: Ask for help; Elder Caregiving Guide, and Tax Tips for Seniors, Wandering risks[...]
Caregiver, don’t reach your breaking point! In the article, Knowing When You Need Help With Caregiving, I wrote, “We caregivers are a stubborn lot. This helps us…[...]
Guest article by Barbra Cohn Caregiving is one of the hardest things anyone will do in a lifetime. Caregivers typically feel stressed, tired, and worried. When you spend hours each[...]
After following the first caregiver tip – Learn as Much as You Can About Your Care Recipient’s Disease or Illness so you know what to Expect – this last tip bring[...]
It’s OKAY to feel frustrated and even angry. Feeling angry as a caregiver is normal; however, you hold the potential to inflict unintentional harm without an appropriate outl[...]
Can I SURVIVE as a Caregiver? By the way, is it too much to ask for a sprinkle of JOY? The answers are Yes and NO! Yes, you can SURVIVE caregiving. And NO, it’s not too much [...]
Caregiver for Wandering Stroke Survivor Aided by a Four-Legged Security System Guest article by Lynette Wilson Juul* I’ll never forget my early experience as a private duty compani[...]
Inspirational Guest Blogger and Caregiver, Lynette Wilson Juul, writes: Before becoming an in-home caregiver, I worked the night shift for two years at a small assisted living faci[...]
Guest blogger Julie Davis of ParentGiving.com shares 6 tips in her home safety guide for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Guest Post by Julie Davis Not everyone with Alzheimer’s [...]
