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.
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.
Healthy Aging Month focuses on the positive aspects of aging and empowering older adults to do the same about themselves.
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.
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.
June Is Alzheimer’s And Brain Awareness Month Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about cognitive health and disease. This month-long observance …
What Is A Non-Medical Caregiver? Are you considering a career in the home health field but need more experience? Or are you interested in volunteering …
Memory Cafes: A Place For Seniors And Caregivers Isolation and loneliness in seniors and caregivers have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a growing number …
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Massachusetts Caregiver Training And Certification Currently, Massachusetts is experiencing a severe shortage of professional caregivers. Thousands of job openings at nursing facilities and home care …
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What Should Older Adults Know About COVID-19 Vaccines? For seniors, the last 12 months have been particularly difficult. Whether aging in place or living in …
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