Talking to a loved one about when to stop driving is difficult. Since this topic can open a can of worms, make sure that there is valid reason to suspect that your loved one may be a dangerous driver....
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The prospect of planning an outing for your loved one might seem daunting if you are the caregiver. However, with proper steps, it can be less stressful and more fun for everyone. It is important to continue to plan...
In the beginning of April, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began mailing new Medicare cards to beneficiaries across the country. They are set to be mailed out in waves over the next 20 months, with...
Last week we surveyed our 96 Caregivers in an effort to understand what was important to them about their job and what qualities they felt were important for a Caregiver. 34% responded to the survey. We are so proud...
When a family member needs assistance, communication among the caregivers is critical to the preservation of dignity and smooth functioning of the process. While it is most important for the person receiving care to understand what is going on...
The physical benefits of a balanced, healthy diet are well documented. However, can those benefits extend to the psychological? While there is no one diet that is proven to cure depression or anxiety, a balanced diet filled with certain...
April is oral cancer awareness month. Oral cancer, while not the most common of cancers, has a higher mortality rate than other, more talked about, cancers. Statistics show that, on average, 132 people will be diagnosed with it every...
It is often difficult for a person to embrace the idea of having a caregiver in their home. They imagine their independence being stripped away from them. However, a caregiver can actually preserve and facilitate independence as people age...
The good news is that stroke mortality rates have declined in the last decade. Unfortunately risk factors for stroke are rising. This suggests that while treatment for stroke has gotten better, we have not made adequate strides in terms...
The topic of Caregiver stress receives much deserved discussion. Caregiving can be very difficult. However, a recent survey by the National Opinion Research Center (2014) found that 83 percent of caregivers viewed it as being a positive experience providing important...