Honoring Those Who Care 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 is National Family Caregivers Month, an occasion to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. While It’s Not Always Easy, You […]

The Top Three Obstacles Family Caregivers Encounter

Taking care of your aging parents is a tremendously rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to an entire new level. Having said that, […]

Taking Care of Older Parents as an Only Child

Being an only child has some perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you also had the benefit of receiving all the love and attention of your parents. But as an adult with no siblings, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all of the […]

How In-Home Care Can Help a Family Caregiver Balance a Career With Care Duties

It is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you’ve got your work, which supplies you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, an income. In contrast, you are caring for someone you love. Trying to give 100% to these two vitally important roles can make you feel physically and mentally exhausted, with little if any time […]

Respite Care Services Help Family Caregivers Recharge

What does a typical day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many individuals, it begins before sunrise, assisting an older loved one who may have issues sleeping throughout the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to talk to. From there, the day may be a bustle of […]

Caring for an Older Adult with Cognitive Decline: How Care at Home Can Help

If you are caring for an older adult with cognitive decline, you’re well aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it is a huge honor and incredibly rewarding. On the other hand, it is often challenging, draining, and demanding. Add to that the other struggles inherent with cognitive decline, and it is […]

Top Tips to Combat Caregiver Stress When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

There is really no such thing as a “regular day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may unexpectedly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to sullen, angry, and aggressive. They could become stuck in tearful repetitions of asking to go “home.” They might […]

What to Expect When Taking on the Role of Family Caregiver

It may well have begun informally, with just a little help from time to time. Grabbing some things at the grocery store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra casserole you made while preparing your own family’s dinner. Or just spending additional time visiting to be sure things are ok. After a while, you […]

How Home Care Services Can Help When a Loved One Has Cancer

When a loved one receives a cancer diagnosis, it may feel as though everything is upended. That which was once a top concern pales when compared to the need to do anything you can to help the person you love through this unexpected journey. If you’re not sure where you should even begin in your […]

Feeling Overwhelmed? Best Advice for Family Caregivers

Serving as a family caregiver for an elder loved one is truly an act of love. And even though it may certainly be rewarding, it may also quickly become overwhelming, as a result of: The physical difficulties of a chronic health problem The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and not able to fix […]