Professional Services
Alert: Nursing Home Compare Is NOT Accurate
A report by the Department of Health and Human Services' Inspector General found that a third of nursing home residents suffered preventable harm in 2011, caused by staffing problems.
Caregiving Issues
Caregiver Support
Oprah Happiness Guru Shawn Achor Talks to CaregiverRelief About Staying Positive
As caregivers, it's hard to stay positive. Learn from Oprah's happiness expert, Shawn Achor, how to channel your anger into a positive and productive outcome. Discover the importance of social connections and the upcoming launch of divvyDOSE, a medication delivery service for caregivers.
Caregiving Issues
Home Safety for People With Alzheimer’s Disease
Preparing for the challenges of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the home is essential. Learn about safety measures, such as locks and alarms, and tips for maintaining independence for the individual with dementia.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Ensuring Safe and Effective In-Home Care for the Elderly
Bringing strangers into your home for in-home care can be a daunting task. Learn important steps to take to ensure the safety and security of your loved ones and valuables, including background checks, financial protection, and setting clear expectations for care.
Professional Services
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia: Navigating the Challenges and Choices of a Move
Moving a loved one with dementia to a new home can be challenging. Tips include early communication, maintaining familiar routines, bringing personal items, visiting the new place beforehand, staying positive, and gradual introduction. Regular visits and patience are key for a smooth transition.
Professional Services
Navigating Dementia Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Dementia Care Facility
As a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. Learn how to avoid becoming a "cooked frog" and how to choose the right residential dementia care facility.
Caregiving Issues
How to Deal with a Narcissistic Parent – Part 2
In this second installment of our series on dealing with narcissistic aging parents, we dlve deeper into strategies for setting boundaries and detaching emotionally.
Caregiving Issues
Middle Stage Dementia: I Don’t Like Mom Very Much
As a caregiver for a loved one with middle stage dementia, it can be overwhelming to see them change and struggle with recognition and irrational behavior. Learn about caregiver burnout and how to get help for yourself and your loved one with dementia.
Aging In Place
Moving Aging Parents
Moving aging parents can be a difficult and emotional process. In this blog post, the author shares their personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the challenges of downsizing, purging, and relocating elderly loved ones.
Aging In Place
Going It Alone: Navigating Caregiver Duties Without Family Support
Discover the reasons why some caregivers feel abandoned by their family and learn tips on how to overcome the emotional and physical burdens of caring for a loved one alone. Resources available to support caregivers and ways to communicate with family members about sharing responsibilities.
Caregiving Issues
Navigating Mother's Day While Grieving
A guide on how to grieve and remember a mother who has passed away on Mother's Day, when the loss is fresh, or when the very day or month is an annual reminder. Understanding the pain and how to go with the grief and remember the best parts of her character and personality.
Healthy Aging
Is My Aging Parent Safe to Drive?
As we age, there are changes that can affect our driving skills. From declining eye sight and hearing to slower reaction times and cognitive changes, it's important to be aware of these changes and take steps to continue driving safely.