Taking care of yourself while caring for others; it’s easy to say and hard to do. We know how dedicated our caregivers are to our clients and that they are…
Taking care of yourself while caring for others; it’s easy to say and hard to do. We know how dedicated our caregivers are to our clients and that they are…
A recent study has shown that 7 out 10 caregivers are working full or part time. Most of these caregivers are also part of the sandwich generation, caring for both…
I can hardly believe we are in the middle of February 2014. Don’t you feel like your calendar is already overflowing with things to get done each week? For those…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes; Asthma, Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis.Although people can live many years with this condition, behind heart disease and cancer, COPD is the third most frequent…
Sharon Z. Lena, RN is a long distance caregiver. She lives in Florida and her parents live in Connecticut. Her father just turned 95 and suffers from senile dementia as…
By: Sherry Picker It is difficult to have someone come into your home to assist with your personal care. It’s a big step! Bayshore Home Care offers some hints on…
Do you have a personal advisory board? In recent years several entrepreneurs, speakers and successful philanthropists have touted the benefits of assembling a small, intimate group of trusted personal advisors….
A question from one of our readers: My father was recently hospitalized after a fall resulting in a hip fracture. He is still fairly young, only 72, and has been…
Being a caregiver is tough. The constant stress and worry about your loved one is enough to put you over the edge, never mind the other parts of your life…
As your parent’s age and their health situations change you will probably find yourself accompanying them to the doctor. Whether your presence at the doctor is out of medical necessity…
Hey caregivers! Have you heard of Pinterest? This rapidly growing website can be extremely helpful to those caring for a loved one. Here you can find resources on topics that…
A big thank you to our guest contributor Cameron Von St. James! I never knew fully what my wife, Heather was going through after her diagnosis with mesothelioma, just as she could…
Diabetes is one of the fastes growing Diseases in the United States. With so many suffering from Diabetes ( most of this being type 2), many family members are faced withcaregiving…
Come hear a four-part series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Wednesdays, August 4th, 11th,18th,& 25th ( 2pm-3pm) Location: The Fountains of Boca Ciega Bay 1255 Pasadena Ave, St. Petersburg. August 4th:…
Are you a long distance caregiver? The stress of looking after the needs of your loved one from afar can be overwhelming, however there are some helpful strategies you can…
The Today Show on NBC featured a segment today about family caregivers and some of the risks involved. Bottom-line, when caring for a loved one or when deciding to become…