What Is Adult Daycare?
Adult day care is a service designed to support adults, particularly seniors, who need assistance or supervision during the day. This service allows them to age in place in their homes or wi...
May 28, 2024
Caring for Mom and brother on benefits alone
Marilyn Herrin, 68, retired from her job in human resources before she was ready, but the economic downturn left her with few alternatives....
April 11, 2011
In Canada, some relief for the sandwich generation in sight
Members of the sandwich generation - family caregivers who are raising children while looking after aging parents - are found in many countries around the globe....
April 8, 2011
Taking a trip with a dementia patient requires extra planning
As the snow finally melts in many parts of the country, retirees are choosing to fly back to their summer homes or move to an even sunnier locale. ...
April 6, 2011
Home medical alert systems may cost less than half as much as nursing homes
Before Sebastian Pagano's son, Anthony, had found a VA program to help with in-home care needs, he had been looking into nursing home options....
January 24, 2011
5 signs that a recovering patient may need a medical alert system
When a loved one comes back from the hospital, they may not be able to properly care for themselves while recovering....
January 13, 2011
Class pairs medical students with seniors
One class at the University of Minnesota gives some medical students hands-on experience in caring for senior citizens, while also becoming their friends, according to NECN.com. ...
September 27, 2010
