5 Everyday Exercises for Caregivers
It can be incredibly challenging for family caregivers to find time for exercise. Caregivers are usually immersed in taking care of the person in need, doing…
Beginner info
-
-
Dating a Man Who Takes Care of His Mom
It is not uncommon for grown men to provide care to their single aging mothers. This is observed more among families with a single, divorced, or…
-
How to Pay for Long-Term Nursing Care
The price of long-term care is skyrocketing with each passing year. The average cost of adult daycare is approximately $1,603 per month, confirms a report by…
-
Caregiver Support Groups in Los Angeles
Do you feel lonely as a caregiver to parent, spouse or a sibling? Are you an Angeleno? According to a stat by the American Association of…
-
How to Take a Pet Away From a Dementia Patient
Taking the pet away from a loved one with dementia can be challenging for a caregiver. Pets (mainly dogs) offer physical, social, and emotional support for…
-
How to Ask For Help as a Caregiver
I get how some caregivers can fall into the trap of doing it all on their own. This is more likely to happen when the caregiver…
-
Code of Ethics for Family Caregivers
Family caregiving is not a real profession. You are not an employee on the payroll. Your choice to care for an elder family member is not…
-
How Much Do Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) Cost?
Not every senior person can afford to buy a senior apartment or an ECHO home of their own. Adult children can always lend a helping hand…
-
Is Caregiving a Real Job?
Yes, caregiving is as real a job as a cashier or a lawyer. An aspiring caregiver can opt for training, certification, and even college degree programs….
-
Why Is Dementia Caregiving So Difficult?
The routine tasks involved in dementia caregiving can overburden the caregiver. Cleaning up, bathing, preparing meals, etc may seem manageable during the initial stages of dementia,…
