Acting as a family caregiver is one of the most challenging jobs around. Covering day-to-day responsibilities can be overwhelming, even for seasoned professionals. For this reason, it’s not uncommon for caregivers to face burnout, mental breakdowns, or even chronic health…
Finding an in-home caregiver agency can seem like a daunting task. You are most likely considering hiring an in-home caregiver because a loved one needs a little extra help carrying out day-to-day tasks at home. Trusting someone to come into…
When an elderly loved one falls, it can be a scary experience for everyone involved. Repeated falls can be especially frightening since you never know whether a fall will result in a minor injury or a serious catastrophe. You may…
When it comes to aging, many older adults wish to remain in their own homes to maintain a certain level of independence. While some seniors are able to live at home without any outside assistance, others need help with daily…
Caring for your elderly parent can be one of the hardest jobs in the world. It is a full-time commitment that often requires you to sacrifice parts of your own life. For this reason, burnout and stress are very real…
There may come a time when your elderly loved one needs extra help at home. It might be something as simple as house cleaning or a ride to a doctor's appointment. And then, some elderly adults need ongoing, regular care.…
More and more children are becoming caregivers for their elderly parents, and often these “children” are raising children of their own. Some parents make it easy for their kids to become caregivers, but some who wish to maintain their independence…
The dynamic shift between parents and their adult children is difficult for a lot of families to handle. The mom and dad who raised you from infancy and taught you how to be a successful adult may eventually need your…
You may assume that your senior loved ones don’t need a caregiver because they don’t need medical assistance. But, even if a senior doesn’t require the assistance of a home health care nurse, they may still require some help on…
In today's globalized society, it's more common than ever before for children to move away from their parents and start their lives in a new city or state. However, if you're age 40 and up, you may have started to…