Most caregivers are unpaid. They typically assist adult family members or friends who have a health problem or disability. Most are caring for a spouse or parent. About 85% of …
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Category: Caregiver Support
Seniors Use “Subversive Tactics” to Maintain Independence
Subversive behavior may be the key to aging well. A British study published in December 2022, of people born in 1921 found that “subversive tactics,” combined with humor, contribute to …
Continue ReadingHow Should You Choose a Nursing Facility?
When they can, seniors typically choose to live independently. Some remain in a family home while others downsize or enjoy the comfort of a retirement community. Seniors who need assistance …
Continue ReadingThe State of Caregivers in 2015
Higher hour caregivers — defined as those who provide at least 21 hours and up to 60 hours of care per week without pay — are likely to suffer emotional …
Continue ReadingPractical Tips for the Long-Distance Caregiver
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, an estimated seven million Americans provide or manage care for a relative or friend over age 55 who lives at least an hour away. …
Continue Reading8 Truly Supportive Ways to Care for a Caregiver
If you are a friend, relative or neighbor of a caregiver, you are in an ideal position to provide this person with much-needed help, assistance, and gestures of appreciation. You …
Continue ReadingCaregivers Need Digital Help
No one really knows how many people are caregivers. In the United States, estimates range from 34 million (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) to nearly 66 million (Family …
Continue ReadingResources for Family Caregivers
The following list of organizations and companies is provided for informational purposes only. This directory is not comprehensive, but it does include some excellent resources to help you jumpstart your …
Continue ReadingAdvice for Caregivers Part 4 – Easing the Burden: How to Survive Caregiving for Mom and Dad
Caregiving is exhausting, both physically and emotionally, as well as time-consuming. That means that caregivers need–and should take advantage of–all the help and support they can get. It helps to …
Continue ReadingAdvice for Caregivers Part 3 – Caregiving for Mom and Dad: Preparing and Handling Transitions in Care Settings
Your parents are healthy, live independently in their own home, and seem to manage well on their own with little help or oversight. But how can you be sure, and …
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