Being a Family Caregiver

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.

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?

Overwhelmed by Home Care? We’ve Got No-Nonsense Answers

Spending your days worried about mom or dad?

Maybe Mom can no longer drive to bingo on Monday evenings and misses her friends. Or perhaps you noticed that Dad doesn’t bathe often enough, and his hygiene is suffering as a result.

Want Your Life Back? How to Handle Guilt When Caring For An Aging Parent

Whether you stepped in to help an elderly relative out of love, a sense of responsibility, or financial necessity, caregiving can sometimes feel like a burden – even for the most devoted family members.

Starting the Conversation About Elder Care With Aging Parents

hiring an elder caregiver

For many of us, a week does not go by without someone raising the topic of home care for an aging parent. The path to resolution can be a long one.

How To Handle Sibling Conflict When Caring For Aging Parents

Few things test sibling relationships more than when the time comes to actively manage the lives of their aging parents.

8 Financial Concerns Seniors Face and How to Prevent Them

Navigating the financial landscape of later life can be daunting for many seniors, as rising healthcare costs, dwindling income streams, and unforeseen expenses threaten their financial security and overall well-being.

8 Senior Care Options: Which is Right for You?

Maybe you’ve noticed that mom or dad is “starting to slip.” Or maybe they’ve had a health scare: a fall that didn’t break a hip, or flu that didn’t become pneumonia. Take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief.

Home Care vs. Assisted Living: Making The Best Choice

More and more older people prefer to age in place, and flexible in-home care options are readily available.

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Touch

If you care for an aging parent, you’ve probably put considerable effort into making sure her home is safe and she has appropriate medical care.

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