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6 Benefits of Full-Time Home Care for Aging Loved Ones (and Their Caregivers)
Taking care of an aging loved one is no small job. While you care for them deeply and want the best for them, sometimes their needs are above what you can provide. That’s okay, and it doesn’t mean you aren’t…
My Parent Was Diagnosed With Dementia. Now What?
Learning that your mom or dad has been diagnosed with dementia can be devastating. You worry about their future and if you’ll be able to help them cope with all the changes their diagnosis will bring. You can’t control your…
The Many Benefits of Overnight Home Care for Elderly Loved One
There may come a time when you can no longer leave an older loved one alone at home overnight. In a perfect world, you could give your parents or grandparents all the care they need on your own, but that’s…
Coping With Aging Parents: Navigating the Experience of Your Parents Getting Older
Aging is a privilege denied to many. In that spirit, watching your parents age is also a privilege, but it can be heartbreaking at times. Watching the people you once believed were invincible sources of strength become ill, feeble, or…
Staying Organized as a Caregiver: 5 Tips for Caring for Your Aging Loved One
Caregiving for an elderly loved one is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles you’ll ever fill. Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been caring for a parent or other elder for some time, you know that staying organized…
6 Tips on How to Help Your Elderly Parents & Loved Ones With Depression
Depression can affect people at any time of life. Some may be surprised to learn that depression is not uncommon in the elderly. Dealing with issues such as poor health, the loss of a partner, and social isolation increases an…
