We all hear and understand the cry for social distancing given the COVID 19 public health pandemic upon us. The primary goal is to prevent transmission of the infection to high-risk people, such as our older family members, clients, patients,…
Use our rate estimator to calculate approximate cost of in-home care. This number will help you to budget for the cost of care but we also recommend you look into the public and private benefit options to off-set the expenses…
Searching for a new job is always a stressful and nerve-wracking experience. However, if you’ve taken some time away from the workforce in order to care for a sick or aging parent, returning to employment may seem even more overwhelming.…
The ongoing Covid-19 public health crisis has meant facing new complications in almost every area of life. Even for young and healthy people, community spread of the novel coronavirus presents a serious health risk. But this risk is considerably higher…
We all know the feelings and memories that different songs evoke – a song that harkens to our first love, reminds us of happy times in our childhood, that our parents use to play in the early evenings, that we…
So, you’ve become the primary caregiver for an ill or aging loved one. Caregiving for a family member can be rewarding work, particularly since it can allow your loved one to remain at home as opposed to a facility. However,…
The majority of today’s seniors show a preference toward continuing to live at home for as long as possible, as opposed to moving into a senior living facility. It’s not hard to understand why; transitioning to a senior living facility…
Respite care provides a temporary break for family caregivers. No matter how much you love the person you are caring for, caregiving is hard and can drain your personal and emotional resources. It is important to take time for yourself…
During this time of their lives, a lot of your senior’s experience may be punctuated by loss: loss of health, independence, mobility, routine, and more. The most acute loss is that of family and friends. Here are some ways to…
If you have an elderly loved one living with you, or you spend considerable time living at their residence; at some point you will need to break clear and attend to the daily needs of your own work and personal…