Caregiving

Caring for a disabled parent can introduce unexpected stressors: Health concerns, ranging from arthritis and osteoporosis to diabetes and broken bones, can lead to a person not being able to stand up, walk, or even turn over in bed on her own. Being a caregiver for a parent in this situation is difficult, but you Read more >>

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Do you find yourself going to work more often when you’re ill? If so, you’re not alone. Presenteeism, defined as employees going to work when they’re sick and not fully functioning, has become a problem in organizations. Presenteeism at work has been on the rise in the US, costing employers as much as $150 billion Read more >>

“If you’re caring for a loved one or think you one day might be, getting good financial advice early on is clearly the smart thing to do to help your loved one retire the way they’d like to,” says Paul Adams, Senior Director of Product Management for Lifeline. “It’s more complicated than you think because Read more >>

If one of your parents would benefit from wearing a medical alert device, starting this conversation is vital. Try these tips for tackling the subject.

If the senior you care for relies on a medical alert device for their peace of mind, you’ll want to make sure that you and any other caregivers fully understand how it works. It’s especially important to note that these medical alert devices run on battery power if not plugged in, so you want to be aware Read more >>

One of the most important duties of a caregiver is to ensure your loved one always has the care and companionship she needs. Sometimes that means lining up emergency care for times when you can’t be there yourself. It’s always good to plan ahead, but sometimes there is simply no way to avoid a sudden Read more >>

There are several considerations you need to think about before taking on the responsibility of caring for an elderly parent, including both your own well-being and that of your mom or dad. Here are five things to be mindful of when committing to the care of your parent. 1. Your Current Work/Life Balance Level If Read more >>

Whatever happened to riveting conversation around the kitchen table? When the household includes a senior whose daily life may bear little resemblance to the lives of other family members, conversation doesn’t always flow naturally and may unintentionally end up excluding the senior. This is not only depressing for seniors, but it also may leave them Read more >>

Memorial Day honors those who have died in battle and reminds all Americans of the sacrifice service members and their families make. Military caregivers, though, see the sacrifice firsthand every day. There are an estimated 5.5 million military caregivers in the United States, according to research published by the RAND Corporation. These caregivers help vets through Read more >>