Compound Caregiving – What to Do When More Than One Person Needs Care
Millions of caregivers take care of more than one person at a time- a growing phenomenon known as “compound caregiving”. Here are some important tips!
5 Signs That it May Be Time to Bring in Some Home Care Assistance
Is there a senior in your life who wants to remain in the comfort of their own home? Here's how to know when it's time for some home care assistance so they can do just that.
How to Detect Signs of Depression in Seniors
Although most seniors get depressed from time to time, depression is not a normal part of the aging process. Being able to detect the signs and intervene can be vital to their wellbeing.
Family Caregivers – How to Work with Professional Home Care
If you're a family caregiver, here are some ways you can work with professional caregivers so that your loved one's needs are always being met.
4 Tips to Improve Communication with an Elderly Loved One
As they age, communication can become increasingly difficult for elderly loved ones. Here are four tips that can help you overcome that obstacle.
Is Your Senior Parent’s Driving Being Affected by Their Medications?
In addition to the aging process itself, many older motorists face driving impairment challenges caused by certain medications. Before asking your parent to turn over the car keys for good, see if one of their medications could be affecting them.
What Your Informal Caregiver Would Love for You to Know
Although serving as an informal caregiver is highly rewarding, it can also be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. If you’re an independent senior who relies upon an informal caregiver, these are some things that they might want you to know.
What is Home Care and is it Right for Me?
According to a recent AARP survey, a majority (77%) of Americans aged 50-and-over want to continue aging in place for as long as possible. If you feel that way, home care might be the perfect choice for you.
What to Look for When Selecting a Home Care Agency
Are you staying up at night worrying about your aging parent's health and wellbeing? If you think it's time for home care, here’s how to select the right home care agency so that their needs are met and their wishes are respected.
Parkinson’s Signs and Symptoms
Parkinson’s can be a very complicated disease to diagnose, with signs and symptoms that mimic those of other health conditions commonly found in the elderly. If you are currently caring for an aging in place loved one, here’s what to look for.