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Oct 29, 2019
Caregiving Around the Clock
Senior Care & Aging

November is National Family Caregiver Month and the theme this year is, “Caregiving Around the Clock.” What it means is that family caregivers often forget to care for themselves as they take on more and more responsibilities for another person who needs ...
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Oct 29, 2019
5 Fabulous Interactive Experiences for People Living with Dementia
Coping and Caregiving

A person living with dementia may experience changes in their ability to participate in daily activities and concerns for their safety can also contribute to limitations in their lives. Yet despite changes in memory, problem-solving and other thinking ...
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Oct 29, 2019
Defining Elder Abuse
Senior Care & Aging

There are many types of elder abuse and one of the most prevalent categories is neglect. When it comes to people who are vulnerable due to age or illness, there are unfortunately ways in which harm can come to them, including oversight of needs. There is ...
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Sep 30, 2019
The Security of Background Checks
In-Home Safety

There are all kinds of caregivers out there—family members, friends, neighbors, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), those who have taken courses for specific types of care—and they all have one thing in common: you want to be able to trust them. People ...
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Sep 30, 2019
The Happiness of Strangers
Senior Care & Aging

Yes, strangers can bring you joy. Caregiving can typically start with a stranger. In the best-case scenario, this person can become a dear friend or akin to extended family. Now research studies are showing that even brief interactions with strangers can ...
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Sep 30, 2019
Busted! Caregiving Myths
Senior Care & Aging

You might think you know what caregiving is, how much it costs, and what it entails. Check out this list of common misperceptions—or myths—to see if you need to learn more about caregiving. It’s a total bummer . Not all caregiving is created equal and each ...
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Aug 28, 2019
Decrease Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Senior Care & Aging

New studies show that adopting a healthy lifestyle might reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, according the Alzheimer’s Association. In a press release, Maria C. Carillo, PhD, and Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer, said, “While ...
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Aug 28, 2019
Care Transitions
Senior Care & Aging

When it comes to long-term care, people often use more than one solution over time. As people switch from one type of care to another, there is a transition period. The American Society on Aging describes care transitions as, “…the movement of patients ...
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Aug 28, 2019
Staying Calm in Crisis
Senior Care & Aging

By Lisa J. Shultz For many people, caregiving begins after a crisis. Maybe a loved one fell or became ill or is suddenly alone, and requires assistance that no one has time to give. Here’s what I’ve learned: there will be surprises, but with some advance ...
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