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…
The parent or relative who serves as a long-term caregiver to a family member can gain a lot of credibility with the medical team by asking questions and getting involved with treatment. Learning basic medical language gives the caregiver a…
Older persons are easy victims of fraud, identity theft, and internet schemes. Old age, trouble seeing and/or hearing and a failing memory are just some reasons thieves target seniors, and What senior can resist a call from a grandchild, even…
When adult children live across state lines or have lucrative careers, choosing which adult child should care for Mom or Dad (or both) is likely to be decided by what is most convenient rather than who can do the best…
Whether you yourself take care of elderly parents or get assistance from geriatric caregiving manager, a journal is an indispensable tool for caregiving. A caregiver journal is a daily account of patient care. It is a detailed view of what…
For many families, having their loved ones move to a nursing home for caregiving is a last resort. There may come a time when you ask yourself, “What is best for my loved one?” Your Mom may be living with…
