Caregivers are essential to helping seniors age in place because they provide a holistic perspective of each care recipient. Our Care Portal makes it easier for caregivers to share key information with families and other care team members.
The 2022 Social Security benefits increase is the biggest since 1982. It’s welcome news for the estimated 70 million Americans on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but there are other changes, too. Keep reading to learn more.
These simple home exercises for older adults help improve mobility and balance without weights or other equipment. Read on to see which ones you can try yourself.
A memory cafe is a safe space provided by social and health service providers for seniors and family caregivers. If you are interested in the …
For both you and your loved one with dementia, wandering is a terrifying, nerve-wracking situation. It’s something no one ever wants to experience — but if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, wandering and elopement are genuine risks for which you should prepare. These behaviors may be challenging to understand, but doing so can help you as a family caregiver meet your loved one’s needs.
Those waiting to receive their COVID-19 vaccine may have several questions in the meantime. To make things easier, we explain what older adults need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Balance problems are among the most common issues for seniors. In addition, they pose a severe safety concern due to the increased risk of falls. Because of this, both caregivers and their loved ones should address the issue before something disastrous happens.
Focusing on the benefits of caregiving, rather than dwelling on the negatives, can improve resilience and reduce the risk of burnout. Here are four ways family caregiving can positively impact your life.
Understanding the risk of social isolation in older adults during COVID-19 is essential to helping elders and their families manage and prevent the harmful consequences.
If you’re interested in knowing more about caregiver certification, keep reading. We’ll look at the basics, including essential qualifications, common questions, how to get certified, and more.
