Managing Caregiver Overwhelm in Decision Making As a caregiver responsible for making decisions for elderly parents, some decisions are irreversible. Experiencing caregiver overwhelm is the feeling of being unsure if your choices are correct when you are also feeling... Read more
Living Alone After 60 and Thriving Are you wondering if living alone after 60 and thriving is possible? Worry no more. While research figures confirm that a large number of men and women ages 60 and older live alone, many of these older adults relish their privacy and... Read more
Caregiving Experts Meaningful Advice for Caregivers Caregiving experts invite family and working caregivers to discuss experiences close to the heart by participating in caregiver groups, surveys, social media, and other platforms. In groups where trust is established... Read more
Why The Healthcare System Fails Caregivers There are many reasons why the healthcare system fails caregivers and aging adults. The healthcare system has recently become focused on the concept of healthcare consumerism—a medical speak term—that places personal choice... Read more
Caregiver Decision Making: How to Take Care of Aging Parents How to take care of aging parents involves caregiver decision-making. One choice leads to the next. Mistakes happen when caregivers do not thoroughly understand the potential consequences of decisions. In... Read more
Taking Care of Parents: 10 Things Adult Children Caregivers Must Know Taking care of parents is an unexpected role for adult children. Young adults may be attending college, considering marriage, or building a career. Mid-life adults may be raising children and... Read more