Fall Activities For Seniors
There are so many reasons to love autumn! So as the weather cools, the leaves change, and seasonal festivities get underway, now is the perfect time for these fall activities for seniors.
Dementia Home Care Tips For Family Caregivers
Whether you’re a professional caregiver or an adult child caring for your aging parent, caring for somebody with a cognitive disease is an incredibly challenging experience. The following dementia caregiver tips could help both of you through this difficult experience.
Caring For Elderly Parents: What You Need To Know
Older adults are living longer thanks to improved technology, healthcare services, and quality of life. But as many people are finding, living longer doesn’t mean older adults retain the ability to care for themselves.
What Is Compassion Fatigue?
As a caregiver, you know that burnout can significantly affect your well-being outside of work. But if you care for a patient or loved one who has undergone severe trauma, you may also be at risk for compassion fatigue. Read more.
5 Caregiver Support Groups In Massachusetts
Caregiver support groups are a critical resource for managing the stress that frequently comes with family caregiving. However, when you’re juggling caregiving, work, home, and more, finding a group — let alone the time to attend — is easier said than done.
UV Safety Awareness Month For Seniors
After spending all summer indoors due to the pandemic, It’s understandable why people are eager to spend more time outside this year. However, UV Safety Awareness Month is an excellent reminder to be proactive about sun protection — particularly when it comes to dangerous UV rays.
Credit For Caring Act
While there are many benefits of caregiving, it’s no secret that family caregivers face unique physical and financial challenges. The Credit for Caring Act would effectively alleviate caregiver role strain and help many find work/life balance.
What Is An Advance Directive?
An advance directive can ease some of the burdens of caring for an aging parent while ensuring their wishes are followed. Learn more.
10 Benefits Of Hiring A Professional Caregiver
Keep reading to learn about the signs your parent may need help at home and the benefits of getting them the help they need.
How To Become A Non-Medical Caregiver
Do you have patience, empathy, and a desire to make older adults’ golden years shine? If so, you may enjoy working as a non-medical caregiver. Keep reading to learn about this career.