Caregiving

“If we care about someone, it’s going to have a financial impact, an emotional impact, and a physical impact,” admits Chris Cooper, a certified financial planner in San Diego. This isn’t exactly news for most adults who care for their aging parents. But Cooper points out that it is possible to lighten the emotional and Read more >>

The holidays are all about family. But planning the holidays with an aging parent can feel anything but merry and bright. Check out these tips for planning a safe and special holiday for your older relations. Consider Their Needs & Abilities As caregivers, how we celebrate the holidays with our seniors depends a lot on Read more >>

If your loved one has recently fallen, she’s not alone: One out of every three seniors falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She may also have developed a fear of falling that has greatly limited her mobility. As her primary caregiver, or as part of her support system through family caregiving, Read more >>

The Dangers of Dealing with Loneliness as a Caregiver When you’re a caregiver, feeling alone isn’t unusual. It’s easy to think you’re the only one facing the challenges of caring for an aging loved one, especially when siblings or other family members don’t help or can’t relate, or when you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Read more >>

Many of the most common mistakes that caregivers make while caring for their aging parents can be avoided simply by being aware of them. By taking note of these oft-made mistakes, you can reduce the emotional toll of caregiving on you and your family. Avoid Common Caregiver Pitfalls 1. Not Asking for Help You can’t Read more >>

If you’re new to caring for an aging parent, it’s normal to lack confidence and feel a little anxious. “This is the toughest stage of life by far,” notes Paige Arnof-Fenn, a Boston-area marketing executive and family caregiver. But you can make it easier by being honest about emotions (yours and your parents) and taking Read more >>

Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Parents of young children love to joke about the revenge they’ll take when their kids are older. I can’t tell you how often I dream about the day, some 30 years from now, when I’ll gleefully, repeatedly wake my grown son up in the middle of the night for some nonsensical reason, just to show Read more >>

It isn’t easy for most people to accept help, even when it’s needed, and it can be particularly challenging for the current generation of seniors wanting to remain independent. Understanding why the elderly refuse help enables us to be more compassionate and effective helping aging parents and others who object to assistance. Here are the Read more >>

If there’s one thing that I’ve come across many times, it’s that we often don’t know we’re stressed until we’re really stressed. People complain about fatigue, headaches or irritability, without realizing that the problem is actually stress. We’re not always good at reading ourselves and knowing what we need. People who are responsible for caring Read more >>