Adult Caregiver
7 Tips to Keep you Organized as a Caregiver
Do you have someone in your home who is battling a long-term illness and is dependent on you for their daily tasks? Are you one of those family caregivers who is trying hard to manage multiple tasks of providing full-time care to a loved one while fulfilling professional commitments? If the answer to these questions…
Read MoreA Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Care Planning
Seven out of 10 people will require some form of long-term care in their lifetime, so it’s important to have an understanding of the different types of care along with their respective costs and ways to pay these expenses. There are five main types of senior care, which range from at-home services to moving to…
Read More4 Tips for First Time Caregivers
Former First Lady of the United State Rosalynn Carter, famously stated, ”there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Her words lend credence to the fact that there is a chance that…
Read More4 New Trends in Family Caregiving that Could Change the Industry
Caring for our elders is one of the traits that is uniquely attributed to the human experience. In fact, years before there were modern technologies or advanced medication, our ancestors took great care of their elderly and greatly respected their wisdom. More recently, we have picked up on a few trends that seem to be…
Read More5 Tips to Help you Provide the Best Care
The rate of caregiving in the U.S. has spiked from 16.6% in 2015 to 19.2% this year, and caregivers are also commonly caring for more than one individual at a time. America’s aging population is expanding the already existing deficit of professional caregivers, and many family members are having to intervene and provide care for…
Read More4 Essential Considerations as you Prepare to Care for a Love One
Preplanning is an important aspect of caring for someone you love. In fact, understanding your loved one’s wishes sets a solid foundation for your future together. This is especially true if you are caring for a loved one with a chronic medical condition. However, you may put off broaching this topic with your loved one…
Read MoreWhy Caregivers are Essential
Caring for a loved one or client can be enormously fulfilling. In addition, caregivers play an important role in supporting individuals achieve their highest level of functioning. However, these are not the only reasons caregivers are essential. The following are some of the key reasons why caregiving is so important: Caregivers Assist a Loved One…
Read MoreMental Well-being: Signs you can Look for as a Caregiver
Mental wellness can become a challenge at any point in your life. However, as one ages there are several issues that can negatively impact one’s mental well-being. If you are a caregiver, you should be on the lookout for mental signs of mental distress among your elderly clients and loved ones. In this article, we…
Read MoreInnovative Insurance Plan Brings Relief to Caregivers
In the late 1990s, my father-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer. Thankfully, he received treatment and returned to normal life. Then in 2014, the cancer returned with a vengeance, spreading to other organs. By fall we knew that he would need reliable assistance, so my husband resigned from his job and took the lead in…
Read MoreWhy Caregiving is the Best Profession Ever
Have you ever thought about becoming a caregiver? Caregiving is the best profession ever. In fact, caring for others is a noble endeavor. The following are three reasons why you might choose caregiving as a profession: It is Rewarding One of the reasons that caregiving is the best profession ever is because it is extremely…
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