Betsy Gold

3 Practical Strategies for Family Caregivers

Though providing care for an aging parent may start as a sprint, it often becomes a marathon.

Four Things to Know Before Hiring a Caregiver for a Senior with Alzheimer's

Sometimes you notice that Mom has lost a step or that Dad is having trouble getting around the house, and you decide it’s time to consider hiring a caregiver to help.

How to Protect Your Senior from Financial Abuse

Is your senior safe from financial abuse? You might be surprised.

Why Educating Your Caregiver is a Win-Win

It’s common for your loved one’s needs to change over time. If you’re lucky, you have a trusted caregiver who really connects with your senior, understands his or her needs, and is responsive to your input and concerns.

How to Make Your Senior's Home Safe After a Hospital Visit

Many families don’t realize how much a loved one’s health has deteriorated until a fall lands them in the hospital.

Alternatives to Driving: Creative Ways to Help Your Senior Get Around

At some point, a drive out with your aging mother or father becomes a bit more complicated than hopping into the passenger seat.

How to screen a caregiver (or as importantly, how NOT to screen a caregiver)

Perhaps the greatest amount of anxiety regarding home care surrounds the concept of letting a stranger into your loved one’s home.

How to Help Your Senior Avoid Loneliness While Aging in Place

Aging in place

With nearly 8 out of 10 seniors preferring to stay in their home as long as possible according to AARP, chances are...

When Your Senior Needs Care, You Need a Support Network

Finding care for your aging parent is a huge responsibility and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Can your dad age in place, or do you need to consider a residential facility? Should you hire a private caregiver or a licensed home health aide?

Did You Find the Right Caregiver? Tips for Choosing Before You Hire

At some point, your parents will need more than a simple helping hand around the house. When that happens, your family will need to enlist outside help if they wish to remain at home.

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