Five Ways to Avoid Having to Financially Support Aging Parents When parents age and need care, adult children often step in to assist. But what happens when parents need more care and don’t have the money to pay for outside assistance? Learn five ways to avoid... Read more
Passionate About Being A Caregiver I am passionate about being a caregiver. For more than twenty years, I was a family caregiver which led to a 20+ year career as a professional caregiver. Not many people think of caring for elderly parents as a passion. Being a... Read more
Dementia, Aging and Driving: Managing Risks of Older Adult Drivers Dementia, aging, and driving don’t always go together. Family caregivers struggle to convince elderly parents or a spouse to give up the car keys and often look to care professionals for... Read more
Caregiving: Offering Support Without Expectation No strings attached. How many times do we honestly offer support or assistance to another individual and expect nothing in return? Is it possible to be a caregiver and offer support without expectation? Are caregivers... Read more
Years ago physicians made house-calls. Today physicians are again making house-calls to visit older and frail elderly living in assisted living communities who find it difficult to physically transport themselves to a physician’s office. In theory this sounds... Read more
Mental Coping Tips for Difficult Days Mental coping tips for days when it’s difficult to maintain a caring attitude are here. Professional caregivers experience daily challenges whether the challenge is a resistant patient or resident, interacting with a... Read more