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Grandfather with Alzheimer’s Disease Primary Caregiver For Wife

How would my grandpa with Alzheimer’s use his phone to notify my father that something happened to grandma. No one lives in with the grandparents at the moment.

Ask the Experts

Navigating Dementia and Overeating: Balancing Care and Concern

One caregiver's story of dealing with a loved one with dementia who wants to eat constantly.

Aging In Home

Dealing With Aging Parents: Medication Non Compliance

Dealing with aging parents can be a delicate balancing act, especially when it comes to managing their medications. In this blog post, we explore the challenges of non-compliance and the emotional toll it takes on family dynamics and caregiving.

Ask the Experts

Has Anyone Regretted Moving Elderly Parents Into Your Home?

One family caregiver shares her experience of feeling exhausted and guilty after moving her elderly parents into her home. Learn about the realities of caregiving and options for support and respite care to maintain your own health and well-being."

Caregiver Support

Overcoming Caregiver Guilt: Finding Balance and Self-Care

Caregiving is the most guilt producing role we will ever take on in our lives. How we respond to the guilt will affect the actions we take or the decisions we make. Learn how to overcome feelings of guilt

Caregiver Stories

Kerri Kasem Banned From Seeing Her Dad

Elder abuse comes in many ways. Keri Kasem was denied access to her father as he was declining. learn how Kasem turned her experience around to help others

Financial / Legal

My Husband is a WWII Vet. The Aid and Attendance Helps Vets and Surviving Spouses with Financial Assistance for Housing

Learn about VA's Aid & Attendance Benefits for veterans & surviving spouses that can provide financial aid for daily activities. Eligible recipients could receive up to $1,644/month to cover 75% of living costs.

Caregiver Support

Another Sparrow Falls - Addressing Caregiver Stress: Statistics and Reflections

Caregiving can be a physically and emotionally taxing experience, and sometimes the caregiver can suffer a loss as a result. This blog post shares the personal experiences of caregivers in a support group, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices that caregivers often face.

Caregiver Tips

Why Do Elderly Refuse to Bathe? Cleanliness is Next to...

Learn how to overcome the challenges and maintain proper hygiene for seniors in assisted living facilities with these dementia strategies for bathing.

Activities

Music: Food for the Soul

Discover how music therapy can bring peace, comfort, and unity to the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers. Learn about the benefits of music therapy and how it can be used as a treatment for dementia, as well as Catherine Frayne's personal story of using music to connect with her mother.

The Working Caregiver

Working Caregiver Support- Suffering From Caregiver Depression and Illness

Jo Carol, a working caregiver from Brooklyn, shares her personal story of caring for her aging parents while balancing her own job and health. Learn about the importance of setting limits and boundaries, and tips for managing long-distance caregiving in this insightful post.

Activities

Moving Elderly Parents Convincing Mom and Dad They Need Assisted Living

Convincing aging parents to move into assisted living can be difficult, but it's important to be proactive and start the search early. Learn how to navigate the options, what to look for in a facility, and how to approach the conversation with your parents in this blog post.

Elder Abuse And Scams

Elder Abuse Concerns

Learn how to help a neighbor who is dealing with elder abuse concerns. From understanding HIPPA laws to finding the right resources, we provide tips for advocating for your neighbor's safety and well-being.

Caregiver Stories

Encouraging Cleanliness: Dealing with Dementia Bathing Issues

Learn about the dementia bathing issues that can arise with seniors and how you can encourage cleanliness.

Caregiver Stories

A Daughter's Tribute: Love, Compassion, and an Unbreakable Bond

In this heartfelt tribute, a caregiver reflects on the lessons and growth that came from caring for a loved one in their last years. Through his suffering and need for care, she learned about compassion, dignity, and grace, and was brought closer to her family.

Financial / Legal

Early Sign of Dementia: My Father is Spending Out of Control

Learn about the potential link between out of control spending and early signs of dementia in older adults. Discover tips for monitoring accounts, closing credit cards, and protecting vulnerable family members from unknown catalog companies.

Aging In Home

The VA Aid and Attendance Pension Helps Vets and Surviving Spouses with Financial Assistance for Housing

Learn about the VA Aid and Attendance Pension program, a little-known benefit for veterans and surviving spouses that can provide significant monthly income to cover daily living expenses. Find out how to check your eligibility and apply for this valuable financial aid.

Professional Services

The House is Sold – Now What?

Don't wait until the last minute to prepare for a move. Learn from our realtor's experience and find out how to declutter, organize, and plan ahead for a stress-free transition. Read our blog for more information.

Caregiver Tips

The Cost of Assisted Living and The Need to Oversee Those Charges

earn about the unexpected costs and hidden charges that can come with assisted living and how to ensure you're getting the best value for your money. Our personal story highlights the importance of staying vigilant and advocating for your loved ones.

Aging In Home

Survey: Nearly Half of All Nurses Would Choose a Different Career if They Could 'Do it all Over'

A recent survey of over 8,000 nurses nationwide shows that nearly half of them would choose a different career if they could start all over again. The survey highlights the growing issues of burnout and dissatisfaction among nurses, as well as the impending nursing shortage facing the nation.

Professional Services

Empowering Caregivers: A Guide to Home Care Services

Feeling overwhelmed as a family caregiver? This guide offers practical advice and support for dealing with the challenges of in-home health care. Learn how to make the right decisions and find the help you need to take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Stress Management

Effective Stress Management for Caregivers of the Elderly

New research shows that utilizing problem-focused coping strategies can slow the progression of dementia in elderly family members. Learn about specific techniques for managing stress and improving the care environment for those with dementia.

Caregiving Issues

Spouse-Caregiver Support: Navigating the Challenges of Frontotemporal Dementia

JL Cox shares their personal story of caring for a spouse with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) at a young age. Learn about the unique challenges and financial devastation faced by families affected by early onset dementia and the need for awareness and assistance.

Caregiver Support

Iowa Caucus Day Message: Honoring Caregivers and Demanding Change

An open letter to presidential candidates on the important issue of caregiving and the crisis it poses. The author shares their personal story of caring for their father with a rare brain disease and applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for acknowledging the crisis and proposing a plan for relief.

Types of Dementia

Mother-Son Team Shine a Light on a Rare Form of Dementia Called FTD

Discover the latest information on Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) and learn about the challenges faced by caregivers in this rare form of dementia.