Category Caregiving Resources

Family Caregivers Should Learn Basic Medical Language

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…

Be Aware! The Scams & Phishing Schemes That Target Elderly

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…

Becoming a Family Caregiver

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…

Importance of Journal Keeping in Caregiving

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…