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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…
June 6, 2022
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…
October 13, 2021
Moving Guide for Seniors From feeling lonely to having medical issues, aging presents many challenges. One of the best solutions? Senior moving. A survey done by Chase Bank states that 52% of seniors do not want to move out of their homes. Another survey by the National Council on Aging supports this. It says that…
August 25, 2021
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…
July 26, 2021
Downsizing as a senior can be a stressful and emotional journey; while decluttering can feel freeing at times, it can also mean parting with some well-loved pieces of furniture and mementos in your home. Whether you are an older adult transitioning to a senior living community or a family member helping with the process of…
June 1, 2021
Many senior citizens prefer to age at home, but not all seniors are safe aging in their homes. If your aging parent is considering aging-in-place, or if you are serving as a family caregiver to an elderly family member in your own home, there are several ways you can make the home a safer place…
February 18, 2021
Finding care for an elderly parent or family member can be challenging; deciding from the many options and programs available for senior care can be overwhelming and expensive. Opting to serve as a caregiver for a loved one can also be challenging, especially for adult children caring for elderly parents. Taking care of mom or…
February 1, 2021
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary is a once-in-a-lifetime occasion that not a lot of couples reach. It’s a day of joy and celebration either alone or with friends and family. One of the considerations is what to give your spouse for this momentous occasion. If you’re a friend or relative, what is the perfect present? Some…
November 11, 2020
If, as your parent ages, they are struggling with maintaining their affairs or finances, it may be time to step in and seek a power of attorney, a document that grants you the legal right to make decisions on behalf of your parent. It’s important to seek a power of attorney before your loved one…
May 23, 2020
While it’s important to respect your parents’ independence, there can come a time where your elderly parent is no longer capable of aging-in-place or aging without additional help. This can look different for every individual, and it’s challenging to decide whether your level of concern justifies taking further action. If you are worried about whether…
February 19, 2020
About one in five American adults is providing unpaid care to an older family member, and the number is growing. Family caregiving is unpaid, mostly invisible labor: medication reminders, bathing help, appointment coordination, grocery runs, financial paperwork, emotional support. It's also the leading cause of caregiver burnout, midlife career interruption, and family conflict.
Our caregiver library covers the operational side (medication schedules, fall prevention, dementia communication techniques), the financial side (caregiver tax credits, paid leave laws by state, when to hire help), and the often-unspoken emotional side (grief, resentment, isolation, asking for respite). It's written for the family member doing the work, not for professionals who already know.
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