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In this article, we’re going to share some technologies, both new and older (with updated features), to help you care for your senior loved one and keep them safe.
With the many things you have to do every day as a caregiver, it’s easy to see how your energy can get depleted over time. Here are some steps you can take to revitalize yourself!
Here are five insights into the ins-and-outs of successful caregiving that can make your journey more effective and enjoyable.
If you're caregiving for a spouse, providing quality care requires that you stay physically and mentally healthy. That may mean asking for some help.
The "sandwich generation" comprises those who are taking care of their own children while helping to care for aging parents. For some, this may seem like an unmanageable situation, but here are a few things you can do to help manage the stress.
Sadly, millions of aging-in-place elderly Americans can no longer perform basic tasks because of a chronic medical condition, illness or injury. Known as activities of daily living, or simply “ADLs”, this article will explore them in more detail, along with ADL challenges that seniors face.
It’s all too easy to neglect yourself when you’re an informal caregiver. Far too many caregivers don’t eat or exercise like they should, which places their health at risk and lowers the quality of care provided. Using these diet and exercise tips should help you as a caregiver to stay refreshed.
Although caregiving is a labor of love, it can be very physically and emotionally demanding. If you are currently serving as a caregiver for an aging loved one, here’s how to ask for help without compromising their quality of life.
The surge of COVID-19 infections after the thanksgiving shows that not everyone was listening to the recommendations. Understanding the concept of “Caution Fatigue” and the risks associated with letting our guard down can help us all to stay safe this holiday season.
While taking care of an aging loved one it’s important to have a support network around you at-all-times. As one facet of that support network, caregiver support groups can provide many benefits that will help you stay refreshed.