Empowering elders, with care and caution

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Aging obviously isn’t easy. What with health problems that seem to become more chronic with time. They creep up on your much-loved elders without you, or they, even realizing it. Those little unnotice...

Ageing in place: Safely, happily, independently

Australian Senior Citizen Couple Enjoying Life and Living Independently At Own Home

There are countless senior citizens who don’t want to go into an assisted living accommodation or a home – the latter still having a stigma attached to it. And, another important reason is that they d...

How to empower elders, with care, caution and technology

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There are countless senior citizens who don’t want to go into an assisted living accommodation or a home – the latter still having a stigma about it. Neither do they want to be a burden on their famil...

KEEP THESE IN MIND WHILE RESEARCHING CARE FOR YOUR PARENTS

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Nurse puts supportive hands on a senior man's shoulders and leans forward to kiss his forehead as he sits in a wheelchair on a porch.

Caring for the people you love can be an honor, but it can quickly become an overwhelming task, too. It can be difficult to maintain your daily routine—whether you’re working, raising a family, or bot...

THANK YOU FAMILY CAREGIVERS

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Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes the more than 53 million family caregivers across the country. This annual observance gives us the opportunity to increase awaren...

FOR CAREGIVERS, LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

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Young female nurse assisting an elderly patient with a walking frame on his verandah.

It’s no secret that caring for an aging family member can be a very stressful role. But that doesn’t mean that caregivers – and their loved ones – can’t spend a few moments of the day finding the humo...

ARE YOU FACING CAREGIVER BURNOUT?

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It’s well-documented that caregivers often suffer from emotional and physical health problems because of their overwhelming caregiving duties. According to the Are we overdoing things as caregivers?, ...

WHEN TO CONSIDER HOME CARE

Smiling retired senior man sitting on sofa with female home carer at care home

If you traveled home for the holidays and spent some time with your elderly parents, you may have noticed they need a little extra assistance at home. Although it can often be difficult to know when y...

UNDERSTANDING CAREGIVER BURDEN AND HOW TO PREVENT BURNOUT

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May 9, 2022Caregiving is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Each situation has its unique pressures and specific Are we overdoing things as caregivers?. A caregiver for an adult with sch...

CARE AFTER A HOSPITAL DISCHARGE

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May 9, 2022For aging adults, a trip to the hospital has the potential to stretch on for several days, and medical procedures can bring a host of new caregiving responsibilities that continue e...