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If your senior parent is set on living independently as they get older but you are worried about their safety and security living alone you may be having a hard time talking to your senior parent about alone. That’s very common. The relationship between a parent and an adult child can be very complicated. If…
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Seniors experience big changes in health and well-being, sometimes with little warning to the people who love them. Family caregivers can play a crucial role in making sure seniors have the help and support that they need in order to weather those changes. Sometimes it can feel tricky to determine when additional home care assistance…
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The holidays are here and so are all of the fun celebrations that come along with them. There are special shows and events that you might want to go see with your loved one, as well as family get-togethers. It can be a wonderful time of year when many joyful memories are created that will…
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By definition, a sandwich generation caregiver is a person who is caring for a parent or other older family member while also caring for children who still live at home. If you are a family caregiver, you may be looking for a way to take care of yourself, your children and your dad’s care needs…
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Being a family caregiver can keep you hopping from the moment you get up until you finally fall in bed at night. But you don’t have to stay exhausted and if that’s a description you are familiar with, you might want to make some of these changes sooner rather than later. Don’t Forget to Eat…
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Whether your elderly family member is suddenly in an emergency situation or merely needs help around the house, that can be a stressful situation as a long-distance caregiver. These tips can help you and your senior to get through it and prepare for the rest of the caregiving journey. If long-distance caregiving is not enough…
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Home care is for your aging parents, but did you realize how much it helps you? When professional caregivers are there to assist your parents, you’re free to take your kids to the zoo, attend their school functions, or have a date night with your significant other. If you haven’t had a break in a…
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AARP reports that around half of all family caregivers also hold jobs. On average, family caregivers work around 35.8 hours a week, with 61% of these caregivers working full time. Giving up a job when you get retirement benefits, insurance coverage, and a salary is tough to give up. Despite this, some caregivers feel pressured…
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Depression is all too common for aging adults, but there are some things you can do to help.
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If your elderly loved one has dementia, as a family caregiver, it is helpful to know what activities are best for them.
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