Professional Services
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
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.
Financial / Legal
For many veterans, the fight continues after they leave the military. A growing number are taking their own lives, a topic the military would like to ignore. A mother who lost her son to suicide speaks out.
Financial / Legal
As a primary caregiver, finances can be tight. Catch health issues before they start, and delay or prevent diseases through regular checkups and screenings. Stay healthy, live longer, and manage stress with Caregiver Relief.
Aging In Place
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.
Financial / Legal
Filial responsibility laws make adult children financially responsible for their parents' long-term care if the parents can't pay. These laws exist in 27 states and can impose civil or criminal penalties. Planning and legal advice can help avoid this financial burden.
Home Health Care Agency Directory
Working as a nursing assistant in a nursing home can be a challenging and low-paying job with poor working conditions. In this article, we explore the horror stories and realities of the nursing assistant profession, including low wages, lack of benefits, and high turnover rates.
Professional Services
Expanding dental coverage through Medicare and community outreach could improve public health and lower long-term expenses for aging seniors."
Professional Services
Placing a loved one in memory care can be a difficult decision, but it can also provide specialized care and support for those with cognitive decline or physical impairments. Learn about the benefits of memory care and how it can improve the well-being of your aging family member.
Caregiver Stories
Welcome to our community for aging seniors, family caregivers, and professionals. Share your knowledge and experience on in-home health care and learn from others. Join the conversation today and make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Aging In Place
Choosing the right home health care agency for your loved one can be overwhelming. Use this list of important questions to ask when interviewing potential providers to ensure you find the best fit for your needs.
Professional Services
Share your experiences with aging family members and the obstacles you've faced in finding respite care. Your story can help advocate for policy changes and support for caregivers.