Caregiver Stories
Being a caregiver can be a challenging and isolating experience, leading to feelings of burnout, depression, and loneliness. If you're struggling to cope, know that you're not alone. Find support and advice on how to navigate this difficult journey and prioritize your own well-being.
Types of Dementia
One caregiver shares their experiences and frustrations of living with a loved one who is diagnosed with dementia. Learn about the common symptoms and challenges of dementia and how to navigate them.
Stress Management
Caring for others can be a rewarding but also stressful experience. In this article, we discuss the importance of self-neglect and depression in caregivers and offer tips on how to prioritize self-care to prevent burnout. By taking care of ourselves, we can better care for those in our charge.
Caregiver Stories
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
Caregiver Support
Rhonda Long shares her story of caring for her elderly parents, facing financial struggles and limited support from Medicaid and the government. She asks presidential candidates why caregivers can't be paid a living wage or receive respite care.
Caregiver Stories
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.
Activities
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
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.
Caregiving Issues
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.
Caregiver Stories
Learn about the dementia bathing issues that can arise with seniors and how you can encourage cleanliness.
Financial / Legal
If your sister has misused her power of attorney and stolen from your parents, legal action may be possible. Learn how to seek criminal charges and recoup losses through an elder law or estate attorney. Protect your loved ones from the signs of elder abuse.
Planning Ahead
Donating one's body to science after death can be a meaningful way to continue helping others even after death.