A new study from Johns Hopkins found that caregivers actually live longer. They are 18 percent more likely to do so. However, this newfound longevity depends on their ability to manage the stress that often comes with caregiving. Reaching out…
The process of aging is often said to be a journey, but not all journeys are created equally. It seems that at least some people eventually find themselves in a fight against time and often without the resources they need…
Since elderly parents depend on their children more and more for support with each passing year, the use of appropriate communication skills is necessary to avoid misunderstandings and hurt feelings between loved ones. You will more than likely be placed…
Parents have many important talks with their children throughout their lives. But it can be a strange and daunting feeling when the tables are turned and an adult child needs to initiate a conversation about care. Oftentimes, the older parents…
When the clock is ticking away and your list of tasks has barely shortened despite the fact that you’ve actually checked several of them off… Or when a particular job has taken much longer than expected and left you with…
What if we viewed caregiving as a project, or as a business? Caregivers would tackle the many responsibilities in a methodical way, encouraging the help of others to carry out the tasks for which they are best suited or for…
There are many types of old-age care facilities available such as nursing homes and standalone assisted living facilities. Assisted living facilities have grown in popularity in the last few decades because of their amenities, which include services like housekeeping and…
Finding the right nursing home for a loved one can be difficult under the best of circumstances. Most people don’t think about elder care until the need is urgent, leaving little time to make an informed and careful decision. There…
How often should family members of elderly nursing home residents visit their friends and loved ones? While there is no one answer to the question, you should do your best to make sure that your friend or loved one feels appreciated and…
Being a family caregiver for our senior loved ones means that we must take precautions to protect them from illness that is prevalent during the different seasons. As we get into winter, cold and flu viruses are carried by many…
