As a caregiver one area that I am hyper sensitive about is customer service for the elderly. Here is an example I have run into while caring for my mother. We were at a restaurant and the hostess took
Tips To Managing Caregiver Stress
One of the many struggles of becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is balancing the need of taking care of you while managing the responsibility of caring for someone else. The reality of elder c
Important Care Management Information For Caregivers
Here are good questions to ask your loved one when they are transitioning to a new care situation such as, moving to an assisted living facility or hiring a private and/or agency caregiver.
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Wish You Were Here
“Wish You Were Here” is a very real depiction of the sorrows a family may feel upon the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease for their loved one. I worked with this family for several months when I was at
Ten Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful and will likely improve the quality
Managing Caregiving Techniques that Can Help
Did you ever wish you could just pick up the phone and call someone who would take stock of your situation, help you access the right services, counsel you and your family to help resolve some of your
What is Adult Day Care?
Adult Day Care Centers are designed to provide care and companionship for seniors who need assistance or supervision during the day. The program offers relief to family members or caregivers and allow