Adult Caregiver
Senior Smartphone Apps to Help Your Loved One Live Independently
As a caregiver, technology can be your friend! There are a number of excellent smartphone apps that can help your aging loved one stay organized, manage their finances and stay connected with others. It’s estimated that 42% of seniors own a smartphone, according to the Pew Research Center, and perhaps many more would be open…
Read More5 Signs That Your Loved One Needs Mobility Equipment
As we start to age and get older, it’s usual to experience reduced mobility and issues with our flexibility and suppleness. Some people suffer with these issues more than others in their old age, and it is usually necessary for them to use a mobility scooter or an electric wheelchair. However, even though some people…
Read MoreCaregivers: 13 Foods that Promote Recovery and Healing
After intensive surgery, it’s vital to take post-operative care seriously. Nutrition is one of the most critical aspects of ensuring that the body has everything that it needs to heal. The American Cancer Society highly recommends a proper nutrition-filled diet to rebuild tissue and ultimately regain your strength. However, there is a lot of food…
Read MoreHow to Prepare your Home When a Senior Loved One is Moving in
As they get older, seniors may choose to move in with their children. This provides them with companionship and care they need as they age while also allowing them to maintain close contact with their kids and grandkids. Sharing a family home can also cut expenses for all involved. Given the advantages, especially during the…
Read MoreCaregivers TakeCHARGE during COVID-19!
As we know from the headlines, even if you are perfectly healthy today that can change in an instant. Thousands of people and their families are facing unthinkable choices about medical care, those who did not prepare their “advance directives” ahead of time to state their wishes are at the mercy of fate. So, the…
Read MoreRemote Solutions to Help you Care for a Loved One from Far Away
Looking after a loved one is a challenge when you live nearby. But when you live farther away from a family member who needs assistance, things become more complicated. Finding solutions that allow you to help without having to travel far is an essential part of being a caregiver—even from a distance. These solutions can…
Read More5 Things That Every Caregiver Should Know When Selecting a Hospital
If you were to ask your parents or siblings about hospital preferences, the general response would probably be, “My goodness, why would I want to talk about such a thing? I am not dying!” Yet you would be remiss to overlook discussing such an important topic because, whether you are 30 or 80, it is…
Read MoreHere’s What to Get the Busy, Exhausted Caregiver in Your Life This Holiday Season
Lots of people have tough jobs, but caregivers have to be near the top of that list. For many primary caregivers, taking care of an ill or elderly loved one isn’t even their primary job. It’s exhausting, both mentally and physically. This holiday season, when you’re looking for gifts, here are some good ideas for…
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Learn about the Basics of using an Electric Wheelchair
From power chairs to mobility scooters, there are so many different mobility aids that are available today to help people to live their life to the fullest. However, there is no denying that one of the most popular and effective aids out of all of them is the electric wheelchair. If you are currently looking…
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