Family Caregiver

Start 2024 Off Right: New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.”…

3 months ago

Maintaining Safety and Well-Being for Older Loved Ones This Holiday Season

Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into…

4 months ago

Supporting Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month

If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November…

5 months ago

Three Challenges Caregivers Face on a Routine Basis

Taking care of your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they…

5 months ago

Providing Care for an Aging Parent as an Only Child

Being an only child has its perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you…

6 months ago

Top Tips for Spending Time With a Loved One With Dementia

A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization remains critically important for those with Alzheimer's…

7 months ago

Dementia-Friendly Activities to Build Self-Esteem

What is it that gets you up out of bed every day? Most of us have an extensive list of…

7 months ago

Strategies for Caring for Someone With Incontinence

It’s not something most people would feel comfortable discussing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even…

7 months ago

How to Handle Negative Feedback as a Caregiver

"You never..." “I can't believe you..." "Don't do it that way!" As a family caregiver for an older loved one,…

10 months ago

Tips for Building a Nest Egg While Providing Care for Older Loved Ones

Providing care for an aging parent is a time-consuming labor of love. Additionally, it may affect financial resources, as family…

11 months ago