Plan Ahead for Medical Appointments
When the relative you are caring for must attend a medical appointment, planning ahead is crucial, especially if they have special healthcare needs. You need to be prepared not only [...]
Flexibility is Key for Parkinson’s Caregivers
To download this article, click here Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder involving damage to nerve cells in the brain that control muscle movement. According to the American Parkinson [...]
Sharing the Care is Only Fair
Caring for an aging relative typically involves physical, psychological, emotional and financial demands. There aren’t enough hours in the day for caregivers to get everything done, let alone spend time [...]
One Size Does Not Fit All Family Caregivers
Much is written about caring for aging relatives, offering general advice and specific tips to family caregivers. For any particular family caregiver, some information and ideas may resonate and ultimately [...]
6 Vital Nutrition Tips for Aging Adults
As people age, their diets may need to change, especially if their diets are not well-balanced. According to Ruth Frechman, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, in addition to eating a [...]
Caregiving Mistakes to Avoid
Caring for a chronically ill or frail older relative is not easy. As with some other key roles in life, such as parenting, there is no training course to adequately [...]
Learn About Stroke and How to Cope
Strokes are the leading cause of long-term adult disability in this country. Approximately 600,000 Americans experience one each year. Twenty-five percent are left with minor impairments, while 50 percent experience [...]
Thoughtful Gifts for Caregivers
The contribution of informal caregivers of seniors often goes unrecognized in our society. These unpaid helpers provide practical assistance and enhance quality of life for ill or frail older adults [...]
Time Management Strategies Can Ease Caregiver Burden
To download this article, click here Responsibilities of family caregivers typically include chauffeuring, shopping, running errands, paying bills, coordinating medical and other appointments, yard work, home maintenance, housekeeping, preparing meals, [...]
8 Reflections for a New Year of Caregiving
Questions and Suggestions May Prompt Resolutions Whether you are new to caregiving or have been at it for a while, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and worried about your [...]