If you find yourself in the midst of providing care for a loved one who is hospitalized or recovering in a rehabilitation facility and will soon be discharged home, you
Q: My mother lives with me and my family. We want to make the holidays special, but I’m already stressed. Any tips for a “do it all” caregiver? A:
If you’re caring for an aging loved one, chances are the topic of driving has crossed your mind at least a time or two. Discussing this issue with your
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
Geriatric Care Management has been steadily gaining popularity over the past few years. Care Managers take a holistic approach to ensure seniors get the care they need in the setting
Q. I’m a long distance caregiver for my grandmother. She lives alone and is able to take care of herself pretty well. My main concern is her nutrition. Last time
We’ve all heard the old saying that it takes a village to raise a child however, it also takes a village to care for an aging loved one. If you
Q: I may need some home care services for my father in the near future and I’m not sure where to start. Will Medicare or my insurance pay for these
Q: I’ve been noticing that my mom is beginning to decline. It’s nothing major, but I think it is time she get some extra help. I’m just not sure how
Q: Recently there has been some conflict in my family. I’m the oldest of three children and my parents are in their early 80s, their health is slowly beginning to
By: Sherry Picker If you have a parent in the hospital or a rehabilitation facility you may encounter a few roadblocks when attempting to get access to their medical information
In honor of Mother’s day we have a guest blog post from our friend Judy Fox. Judy and her friend, Andrea have a website dedicated to their journey in caregiving for their mothers.
