The Challenge of Aging in Place with Dementia Guest article by Easy Climber Stair Lifts and Home Elevators Eighty-seven percent of U.S. seniors choose to age in place or remain in[...]
About 30% of older adults have established a formal long-term care plan. One part of the planning process is to identify and understand the risks when an elder decides to move. Eve[...]
Guest article by ALTCP Caregiving for a family member can be a double-edged sword, bringing families together or tearing them apart. On the one hand, children who are caregivers ha[...]
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 [1/9/2024 TCV Update: Homewatch Caregivers URL no longer available.], I[...]
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[...]
