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Bathrooms can be a dangerous spot in your senior’s home, even if she’s trying to be careful.

Developing your own self-care plan is critical, but too many caregivers overlook this step. 

When your mom or dad needs home care, you probably think of what you see in the movies. There’s so much more to caregiving than the movies cover. Here are the trends for 2019 so far.

Humans make mistakes, even if they’re humans who are caregivers.

You may have heard of the Credit for Caring Act on the news. Do you know what it is and how it could help your family? If you’re a family caregiver, this act is something you need to know about.

One of the treatments your senior’s doctor might recommend for COPD is pulmonary rehabilitation. Here’s what pulmonary rehab might be able to do for her.

Bathing becomes a surprising issue for many aging adults and their caregivers.

Every day, around 10,000 adults in the U.S. Turn 65. This isn’t alarming on its own. When you consider that most 65-year-olds have at least one chronic health condition and some require home care, it’s a little more frightening.

While some seniors are perfectly capable of being at home alone, others hesitate to admit they need help. Where does your mom stand? Would she ask for help if she needed it?

Family caregivers are often unsure of when it’s the right time for their aging loved one to hire in-home care. However, with a thorough assessment of their elderly relative’s day-to-day activities, they can determine areas where the senior is struggling and hire a senior care provider.