Is the caregiving role a two-way street? While caring for a loved one, caregivers must also care for themselves. As any caregiver can attest to, caregiving can be a huge job. Helping and supporting aging loved ones physically, emotionally, mentally and financially involves assuming unfamiliar responsibilities, balancing time and coping during loss – all issues Read More
Special Needs Caregivers: Care for All Ages
Needing help, requiring special care or specific special assistance does not just happen for the elderly. Special needs care is ageless and is extremely helpful for those that require assistance at any age. Having a personal advocate helps ensure that you and your family’s wishes and values are being respected. A special needs caregiver not Read More
Professional Care Manager: Getting Your Parents the Help They Need
The words Professional Care Manager may seem a bit daunting when your goal is getting your parents help yet your aging parents are resisting help. It may seem impossible to convince your family members to seek guidance even though it is evident they are in desperate need of assistance. The truth is, investing in a Read More
Switching to a Geriatric Doctor
The importance of having a good relationship with a trusted physician becomes greater as we age. Our bodies change over time, and our health care needs to change with us. Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on senior health and the prevention and treatment of disability and disease in old age. For some Read More
Expert Advice: What is Geriatric Care
Are you struggling with your aging or taking care of an older loved one? Aging can be overwhelming, but you and your loved ones don’t have to stop living life to the fullest, just because getting older throws you a curveball or presents challenges. If you have the right guidance, direction, navigation, and sound advice Read More
Five Mistakes Families Make Trying to Bring in Caregivers
“My husband does not want a babysitter.” “Mom doesn’t want to pay for care.” “Dad insists he can take care of Mom.” “My mother thinks she is fine, but she’s not cooking and therefore losing weight.” “My wife will not let anyone clean the house or assist her in cooking. She can’t do either anymore Read More
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