Caregiver

Activities of daily living, also known as ADLs, are routine tasks people of all ages perform. However, a 2019 research study published on NCBI highlights that older adults find it challenging to carry out ADLs without assistance. The inability to achieve ADLs can lead to an unsafe environment and poor quality of life. Common ADLs… Continue reading Activities of Daily Living Checklists for Seniors

Assisted living facilities provide housing, personal care services, supervision, and heart-related support to seniors suffering from chronic health conditions like dementia, disability, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, or heart diseases. Most families don’t have buy schedules and can’t spend quality time with their elderly loved ones. As a result, the senior member of the family above 60… Continue reading Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home

Is family caregiving worth it? Does it deteriorate your physical and mental wellbeing? Here is everything you need to know based on evidence!

What is 24/7 in-home care? What is the average monthly cost of in-home care? How to pay for it? Check out this post to read the answers!

Coming to terms with your parents’ aging is incredibly difficult; it can bring a range of emotions and stressors into your life. Dealing with parents who refuse help can intensify this challenge. It is frustrating to try to convince your parent that it is time to examine long-term care options that meet their needs or… Continue reading How to Deal With Elderly Parents Who Refuse Help

While there are many conditions that may push a family to seek additional help for their aging loved one, few are as devastating as dementia. Although some amount of memory loss and forgetfulness should be expected, catching dementia early can help your family make the most of the time you have left. In our comprehensive… Continue reading 8 Early Signs of Dementia (and 5 Tips on How to Help Your Loved One)

Taking care of your aging loved one isn’t something you have to manage alone. Whether you’re caring for a parent, spouse, or other family member, it’s vital to provide them with the best possible care. If your loved one isn’t ready for full-time assistance (such as a nursing facility), home care may be the right… Continue reading How to Find High-Quality Home Care for Your Loved One

You might remember your wedding vows like they were uttered only yesterday, but nothing can really prepare you for the work it takes to uphold those vows as you both age and decline. No matter what your former years held, you’ll wrestle with how to love and cherish your partner in sickness and in health… Continue reading 10 Signs You Need Help with Your Aging Spouse

What is Caregiver Burnout and How to Avoid It Working as a caregiver for seniors is an incredibly rewarding role – this is probably one of the things that drew you to this career in the first place. However, for the great aspects of this job, it can also be incredibly stressful and can be… Continue reading How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout

Tips for Managing a Loved One’s Finances Even though tens of millions of adults take care of loved ones, not many identify as a caregiver. Caregivers usually tend to the needs of another person with limitations such as disability or illness. Besides looking out for the physical well-being of people with limited capabilities, caregivers also… Continue reading A Caregiver’s Guide to Managing Finances for a Loved one