Guest article by Visiting Angels When someone you love has dementia, coordinating professional care is rarely easy. Your loved one may be nervous, uncomfortable, or even resentful [...]
Many of us take to the road or the air this time of year to visit friends and relatives. What happens when you are a caregiver traveling with a loved one? Guest article by Dr. Lisa[...]
When a loved one has difficulty swallowing due to dysphagia or other cause, caregivers need to create soft-flavorful foods that are easy to swallow. Diane Wolff, author of The Esse[...]
Thank You Caregiver Nation Guest Post by Seniorlink Seniorlink Inc., a caregiver solutions company, recently announced the “Thank You Caregiver Nation” contest, which celebrates th[...]
Four Ways Adult Caregivers Can Take Care of Themselves, Too Guest article by Jennifer Landis Few people outside of the healthcare industry say they want to grow up and become a car[...]
After my father who lived Alzheimer’s lost his ability to be understood, I tried even harder to adapt caregiver communication skills so we could connect. Then both of us seem[...]
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 Brian Wu, PhD Increasingly, the media have been covering the uncertain future of Medicaid. We’ve heard and read about the consequences if this government pro[...]
Having the “Money Talk” with Your Elder Parents Guest article by Emily Lutz Talking to your aging parents about money isn’t easy. If you feel uncomfortable or intimidat[...]
Care for Yourself and Your Loved Ones with Family Caregiver Resources Guest Article by David Inns There are over 44 million caregivers in the U.S. The role of caregiver impacts eve[...]
Caregivers are reminded to take time off. Caregiver respites make all the difference in the world – from an afternoon off to an extended weekend or even a week or more. Below[...]
Keeping Loved Ones at Home Takes Professional Help Guest Article by Sherri Snelling Caring for a loved one with communication challenges takes a special caregiver team that include[...]