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…
5 Best Body Lotions for Elderly Women
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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…
What Foods Are Good for Pressure Sores?
Wondering what foods are good for pressure sores? Pressure sores can be prevented or healed fast by making some key changes to the diet. This post…
Does Moisture Cause Pressure Ulcers?
Pressure ulcers are not the most difficult thing to diagnose for informal caregivers. But some of you might be confusing moisture lesions with pressure ulcers. Moisture…
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,…
What Community Services Are Available for the Elderly?
Community services offer a helping hand to hard-working and busy caregivers across the United States. Community services can ease the job of those juggling work and…
How to Prevent a Person With Dementia From Opening the Refrigerator
It is common for a dementia-affected person to start rummaging around the home. Sometimes they are not sure what specific thing they are looking for. The…