Last Updated On: Family caregiving is physically, emotionally and financially draining. Despite all of this, family members persevere and wake up early to do their caregiving duties. Why? Simply because they care and they find it rewarding to take care of their loved ones. However, the financial and emotional strain of family caregiving is… read more
Last Updated On: The number one question caregivers always ask is this, “how to get paid for being a family caregiver?” Caregiving for a family member is done out of love, and there is no monetary compensation attached to it. Since this is mostly the case, taking care of a loved one can be… read more
Caregiving can strengthen the bonds of relationships within the family. It can bridge gaps and heal decades-long conflicts through the connections that form during the care. However, it can also cause strains within the family. In marriages and relationships, no one really thinks of their partner caring for an aging parent until it starts happening…. read more
Last September 21, organizations, groups, families, and individuals observed World Alzheimer’s Day. As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s disease affects the people on a devastating scale. While planning for long term care helps immensely, individuals and families still have much to go through with this ordeal. Understandably, many… read more
From caring for a loved one miles away to the impending end of caregiving, caregivers go through so many obstacles before, during, and after assuming the role. While there are many resources available to caregivers that provide long term care resources and tools, we would like to highlight through this week’s roundup the different… read more
Once people hit the age of 65, long term care and all that comes with it suddenly shift to becoming a top priority. Questions, such as “Who will care for me when I’m older?”, “How much does long term care cost in this country?”, or “Will I still be able to live in my own… read more
This week, we will be highlighting the challenges that individuals go through as they take on the role of caregiver. We will be sharing various accounts from caregivers themselves and the topics range from the different ways the care for their patients to the kind of care that they need in turn. Five Medication Management Tips for Elder… read more