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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?, ...
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...
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...
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...