How to Step Back From Family Caregiving
You’ve been helping out your aging parents for some time now, but you’ve started to notice that your caregiving role, no matter how big or small, is negatively... Read more.
Elder Abuse: Common Types and Warning Signs
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, making this month the perfect time to brush up on what elder abuse looks like and how it unfortunately might be more... Read more.
What Can I Expect After My Loved One Is Diagnosed with Dementia?
Thanks to awareness and earlier testing, adults are getting diagnosed with dementia earlier in the disease process. While any diagnosis of dementia is devastating... Read more.
What Information Should Family Members Have on Hand?
As your loved one gets older, you might find yourself getting a bit more involved with their day-to-day life, routines, and medical care.... Read more.
Questions to Ask at Your Loved One’s Annual Check-Ups
Annual check-ups with a primary care physician are an important part of your loved one’s preventative care and wellness plan.... Read more.
Dementia and Hygiene
While memory loss and confusion is certainly a hallmark symptom of dementia, there are many other symptoms that can affect daily life as well.... Read more.
Family Caregiver or Personal Care Contracts: What Are They and Do You Need One?
Family members stepping in to care for aging loved ones often give up other parts of their lives in order to step into a caregiving role. Part-time family caregivers... Read more.
Why Won’t My Mom or Dad Spend Their Money?
Family caregivers often are confused by the behaviors of their aging loved ones. Why isn’t Mom eating as much as she usually does? Why is Dad obsessed with the... Read more.
What Happens When Seniors Run Out of Money and Still Need Care?
Aging can be complicated, physically and mentally. But it can also be quite complicated financially. The AARP reports that about half of older adults worry they... Read more.
Reducing Family Caregiver Stress
As your loved one gets older, you might find yourself with a growing list of caregiver duties. Whether you are picking up medications for your mom, driving your... Read more.
