Family Caregiver Blog
Getting support from your spiritual beliefs
Boosting your spiritual practice may be your simplest route to becoming a stronger, less stressed family caregiver.
Considering a remodel?
Discover changes that can help your loved one “age in place,” as well as tips for finding a qualified contractor.
Sage advice from elders
As we near the end of the year, it’s a natural time to reflect on the big picture. Older adults have a lot to teach us about life. If you’re searching for some perspective, check out The Legacy Project, which spent many years compiling practical tips from wise elders.
Caring for feet
Our feet and toes change as we age, and those small changes can lead to big issues with balance, comfort, and mobility. Keep an eye on your aging loved one’s feet and don’t ignore signs such as pain, swelling, or thickened nails.
Balancing caregiving and work
Of the millions of Americans caring for aging loved ones, 61% also have jobs. If you are one of them, you know just how hard it is to stay on top of everything, not to mention find time for yourself, too.
Whose idea was this, anyway?
Many family caregivers feel they had no choice about taking on primary responsibilities for a parent’s care. Learn tips for reducing family conflict … and your own resentments!
Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Building a team
If there’s an aging loved one with dementia in your life but you don’t live nearby, you may be feeling some combination of guilt, concern, and helplessness. Building a local team is one of the most important things you can do.
Anemia in older adults
Perhaps because its symptoms can be mistaken as normal aging, anemia often goes undetected in older adults. We discuss how to spot the signs and make sure your loved one gets the care they need.
What is hospice?
Learn more about this free Medicare service that focuses on comfort care and support for you and your loved one.