The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially concerning for seniors and their families. Seniors are disproportionately impacted by the virus, in particular those with underlying conditions such as heart problems and COPD. In an effort to maintain social distancing and...
Since you’ve recently become a family caregiver to your aging parent, you probably have a lot of questions about the best way to meet their needs. Many seniors do quite well in their own home but need some assistance with certain tasks. Other aging adults face serious...
Burnout is a few steps beyond stress and every caregiver is at risk of venturing into that extreme exhaustion zone. But you can take some steps that help you to avoid caregiver burnout. Remember That What You Do Matters When you’re running around trying to solve...
Living with you and the rest of your family can be a very beneficial transition for your aging parent. This can bring them into closer proximity to their family caregiver for greater support, take away the financial burden of managing their own home, and benefit the...
