Caregiver 101
The ABCs of Caregiving
If you’re facing the new role of caregiver, here are some tips to help you succeed. more
Positive Aspects of Caregiving
Caring for a person with a debilitating illness is often challenging. It becomes all the more difficult when the person is in the throes of Alzheimer’s disease more
Respite: Enjoy a Guilt Free Summer
Why is it that the words “respite” and “guilt” seem to go hand in hand? Why do caregivers feel we are somehow failing our loved one by admitting that we need help, more
Respite for Two
Adult day care centers provide a break (respite) to the caregiver. more
Living With Your Home Health Care Aide
You’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you’re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work. more
Trust Your Instincts
Selecting the Appropriate Adult Day Health Care Model. What you should know. more
Emotional Fatigue
To deal with it, you need to recognize it more
Forty-Eight Mental Breaks for Caregivers
Caregiving takes a lot of time, however you must give yourself a mental break once in a while. more
Top Ten Ways To Care For Yourself
1. Keep a journal. Start today. Describe your fears as well as your hopes, the reality of what each day is like, more
Some Things I Have Learned
I have learned to learn about the illness. In my case, I have learned about 11 illnesses... more
Caring At Work
Are you one of the 65 million Americans who care for a family member? One of the 20-50% of employees who tend to a loved one before going to work, then return to care again after a long hard day on the job? more
Aging in Place: A Real Choice
Consumers who plan to age in place should take proactive steps to modify their homes while they are still financially and physically able. more
Five Simple Steps to Create a Safer Environment for Seniors
On behalf of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), I encourage caregivers to familiarize themselves with some basic tips to help maximize the safety of the seniors in their care while minimizing the risks associated with electricity. more
The Caregiver’s First-Aid Kit
A“Caregiver First-Aid Kit” is a reminder of the special significance caregivers have in their role caring for a loved one. more
I'm Fine, Thanks
That is the life of a caregiver. You are always fine because the focus is always on the person that you care for. You are “just fine” because if you think of allowing yourself to be anything other than fine, your legs will come out from under you. more
The Four R’s Of Coping
REORGANIZE RETHINK RELAX RELEASE more
Safety Begins at Home
Safety Begins at Home: Emergency Escape Plan for Loved Ones with Mobility Challenges more
Caregiver Guilt and Finding Balance
How do you find the balance? Is there a balance? Am I doing the right thing? Should I be doing more? These are important questions for a caregiver. more
Fearless Caregiver Emotional First Aid Kit
You can find respite from your caregiving in the simplest things. more
