Article courtesy of DailyCaring.com Make sure hired caregivers treat your senior well It can be hard to trust a new caregiver that you’ve hired to help take care of your older adult. You might be concerned because you don’t know…
Having trouble coming up with the perfect gift for your father this Father’s Day? Here are a few ideas that will help: Tried and true: What does your father love to do? Write down five things you know he enjoys…
Find community: When researchers study the areas around the world in which people live the longest, time after time they find that they have one thing in common: community. The holidays are a great time to make an extra effort…
Did you know that according to a recent study, only 33 percent of adults with children and 29 percent of adults without children said that the location of family members is important? Today, more and more families are separated by…
For many, the holidays are the happiest time of the year. But for others, the winter can be a difficult time. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects as much as 10 to 20…
There are more than 5 million people in the United States today with Alzheimer's, so if you or a member of your family is affected by Alzheimer's, you are not alone. Here are some tips to help you celebrate Thanksgiving…
Did you know that approximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. (12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime? Some risk factors, such as family history, unfortunately can't be changed. But if you are worried…
Halloween isn't just for kids! It presents a great opportunity for your children and your parents to have some quality time together. Try these fun activities that your whole family will love this year: Stir up some fun in the…
If you know that it's time to talk to your parent or loved one about in-home care but are worried about how receptive they will be to the idea, you are not alone. For many, broaching the subject of caregiving…
With kids adjusting to a new routine and parents needing care during prime homework-helping hours, back to school season can pose logistical challenges for many families. If you are a member of what many call the "sandwich" generation, with both…