caregiving tips
October 11, 2018
When helping aging parents, we may accidentally say things that make them upset or disrespected. To make conversations more positive while still achieving the goal of helping them, Caring.com shares 7 things not to say and what to […]
July 25, 2018
Inactivity, isolation, and depression are the greatest threats to an older adult’s mental and physical health.
July 13, 2018
A number of things can cause anemia in seniors, such as chronic disease, iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency and bleeding.
July 12, 2018
Anyone who suffers from fecal incontinence (FI) is bound to find the condition frustrating and embarrassing.
June 25, 2018
Taking care of two elderly parents with different needs was not an easy task. For me it was on the job training that I learned from interacting with the professionals I met along the way, from […]
June 13, 2018
There are a wealth of questions on how to get aging parents to bathe – especially when the elder has Alzheimer’s or severe dementia.
June 11, 2018
Grief is often a foreign feeling for most until they are faced with it head on. When you lose a loved one, it can be hard to do much of anything, but life must go on. […]
October 9, 2014
Caregiver Survival Tips – Three Ways to Stay Positive By Elaine K. Sanchez Madelyn Kubin was recovering from open-heart surgery. She had osteoporosis, macular degeneration, restless leg syndrome, and severe hearing loss. She lived on a […]
October 1, 2014
There are over 100 million caregivers just in the United States, that is roughly one-third of the population. That means that every single one of you probably knows someone who is caring for a loved one […]