The number of Americans who are working two jobs to support their families has been growing steadily. In October 2023, 8.4 million Americans had multiple jobs. By January 2024, that …
Continue ReadingCaring for Aging Parents Can Damage Careers
Category: Caregiver Support
Children Are Increasingly Burdened with Caregiving Responsibilities
Caregivers help people who have disabling impairments with their activities of daily living. The nation’s shortage of caregivers is tied to rising demand as the population ages. The shortage is …
Continue ReadingHospice Care for a Dying Parent: What Adult Children Should Know
Adult children face difficult decisions when their parents are approaching the end of their lives. An advancing cancer that no longer responds to treatment is one example of a health …
Continue ReadingCaregiving Expenses Challenge Adult Children of Parents Who Have Dementia
Dementia is both a growing and declining medical condition in the United States. The number of people with dementia is growing because the population of older Americans is increasing. There …
Continue ReadingGovernment Funding for Family Caregiving
The demand for caregivers will continue to grow as the American population continues to age. Baby boomers have been entering their senior years at a time when medical advances have …
Continue ReadingCan Retirement Community Residents Have Caregivers?
Residents in retirement communities — sometimes known as senior living communities — generally live independently. They do not typically require daily help to get dressed, eat, or attend to their …
Continue ReadingHow Do Nurses Help Residents of Assisted Living Facilities?
Assisted-living facilities offer care to residents who need help with their activities of daily living (ADL), such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Care is generally provided by certified nursing assistants …
Continue ReadingTips in Choosing an In-Home Caregiver
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 …
Continue ReadingSeniors 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 …
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