This Brilliant Mom Faced Her Worst Nightmare. Her Family’s Reaction was Priceless.
Most of us have some fear of death. But, the Mom in our story today didn’t just fear death. She … Read more
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Data Shows Up to 70% of Caregivers are Depressed. Here’s How to Fix That Problem.
Caregiver Depression 40% to 70% of family caregivers have clinically significant symptoms of depression. Researchers have found that a person … Read more
The Brutal Truths That Helped This 85-Year-Old Stay at Home
The great majority of our elderly loved ones will tell us they wish to stay in their homes. Actually, surveys … Read more
How Can You Be Sure Dad is Getting the Best Assisted Living Care?
When Mom or Dad moves to an ALF, families hope to find relief for their worries. Assisted living care should … Read more
When Did You First Realize Dad Needed Help at Home?
There are many different ways family caregivers start to realize Dad needs help at home. Often it’s a shock…a 911 … Read more
Three Things a Care Manager Can Give to a Family Caregiver to Help Overcome Fears
As a family caregiver, it’s natural to have a lot of uncertainty and fear. There’s the fear of not doing … Read more
How Can You Be Sure Mom is Getting the Best Care?
One of the most stressful things as a family caregiver is wondering if Mom is getting the best care. It … Read more
Nearly Half of All Families Care for an Older Adult; Here’s How to Give Yourself a Break
Caregiving is really, really hard but it doesn’t have to be. More than 43 million caregivers have provided unpaid care … Read more
Now Can We Talk About Dad Moving?
When It’s Time to Have the ALF (Assisted Living) Conversation Did you spot some concerns when visiting Dad over the … Read more
How This Caregiver Can Get Anyone to Take a Bath
The topic of baths and showers came up recently in our Caregivers Community. It is one many caregivers struggle with, … Read more