Life is not for for the faint of heart! We all have heard that expression and most family caregivers personally feel that emotion and deeply understand it’s complexity of meanings daily. There really is no certainty in life except change. Most people struggle with change and transitions throughout their lives. Events such as changing jobs, … Read more
As we head deeper into the fall heading into what may prove to be a cold winter, our seniors as well as family caregivers will be more at risk for developing cold and flu symptoms. Some of you may already have been hit by the cold and flu bug! There are things we can all … Read more
Emergency calls to serve as family caregivers go out to many after sudden events, such as after a fall or a death in the family. Sometimes we can see it coming as our loved ones age and know we will soon be up to the plate. Still, it seems to catch us off guard when … Read more
Let’s face it, we are all aging. Whether or not we like it or are willing to admit it, every day our bodies go through subtle changes inside and out that are part of our aging process. Is your senior’s aging process beginning to worry you? Do you think things are happening too fast or … Read more
12 million Americans need long term care services, a number certain to grow as the nation ages. Who will provide those services and where will we get the dollars to cover the costs? Good questions. In January 2013, Congress called for an effort to answer those questions by establishing the Commission on Long Term Care … Read more
Aging in Place is not just a buzzword but represents the preference of a majority of Americans. As family caregivers, we already know most of our parents and grandparents (and we) want to live in their own homes or a home of their choice that is suitable for aging adults, even if homecare arrangements are … Read more
Heart failure. Does your senior loved one have it – and it them? Have repeated hospital admissions plagued them over the past year due to congestive heart failure? Are they closely following their treatment plan? Everyday monitoring by their healthcare team become part of her or his routine? What should family caregivers know to help … Read more
Caregivers come in all ages, relationships and life histories. Many times the caregiver of an aging person is the spouse. Naturally, children or grandchildren are supporting their family members who are caregiving but the main responsibility is on the spouse. What we are seeing more and more is that spousal caregivers are getting burned out. … Read more
Which long term care facility is best for our senior loved ones? Finding the right one is a dilemma faced by many families and the number is only growing as the boomer generation ages. Yes, there is a lot of information out there on senior living facilities of all types, but pulling it together can … Read more
