by allie | Sep 17, 2020 | Caregiving
Providing full-time care for someone who needs assistance in your home can be as rewarding as it is challenging. If you’re one of more than 34 million Americans who provide care to an adult age 50 or older, it’s important to know where to turn for help,...
by allie | Oct 12, 2017 | Caregiving
There’s no doubt that caring for an aging loved one can be a rewarding experience for everyone. Making a positive difference in the life of someone you care about can give you a sense of purpose, allow you to grow your relationship and strengthen your bond to that...
by allie | May 10, 2017 | Caregiving
What is Dementia? Dementia is defined as chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes and impaired reasoning. It is not a specific disease but rather a general term, which...
by allie | Feb 23, 2017 | Caregiving
The Many Challenges of a Caregiver: Finding a Balance Family caregivers are responsible not only for meeting the healthcare needs of an aging family member or friend facing a chronic condition, illness or disability, but also for providing emotional, physical and...
by allie | Dec 19, 2016 | Caregiving
Supporting the Family Caregiver According to the National Center on Caregiving, over 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care to a loved one age 50 or older in the last 12 months. These family caregivers generally assist their loved one with activities of daily...
by allie | Oct 11, 2016 | Caregiving
The Importance of Avoiding Caregiver Burnout Recent research shows that over 44 million Americans provide unpaid care to senior family members, friends or a disabled adult. Of these caregivers, an overwhelming majority (one out of three) reports their stress levels as...
