Worried About Being a Burden to Family? Advice for Parents Being a burden to family can be a growing concern for aging parents. Yet, not all families view the idea of being a burden the same way. Some aging parents do not expect “payback” for the sacrifices they made... Read more
LTC Medical Abbreviation: Acronyms Caregivers Should Know Caregivers learn many medical abbreviations and acronyms when caring for elderly loved ones. The LTC medical abbreviation has multiple meanings, depending on the context. If you are hearing the term LTC, the... Read more
How Urinary Tract Infections Result in Confusion and Delusions Urinary tract infections in the elderly can result in confusion and delusions. Learn about UTIs in the elderly and how to maintain a healthy urinary tract to avoid infections and stay healthy. What is a... Read more
When Aging Parents Expect Too Much If you are a family caregiver, there may come a time when aging parents expect too much. Some adult children feel a great sense of duty and responsibility to care for their parents. When aging parents expect too much, it is time for... Read more
When Elderly Mother Lets Husband and His Family Take Over An elderly parent who needs care can bring concerned adult children back together. But what happens when an elderly mother lets her second husband and his family take over her care and daily needs and limit... Read more
Will State Efforts to Support Older Adults and Caregivers Succeed Will state efforts to support older adults and their caregivers succeed? Understanding the complexity of healthcare systems and that navigating care is difficult for the average person may not be easy... Read more
