Although we would rather turn a blind eye to it, family friction is generally prevalent in some form for most of us, and within a time of crisis, is frequently…
Summer vacations are something everyone looks forward to! Exploring new destinations, leaving the worries of our everyday world behind, checking items off our bucket lists. And helping a senior loved…
Humans are now living longer than ever because of the progress of science and medicine, resulting in the “sandwich generation” (those caring for both children and aging parents) taking on…
“If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are in the “sandwich generation,” most likely you can relate to this sentiment, as you are constantly…
Now that Mom has sold her car, is no longer driving and it is harder for her to get around on her own, it has been decided that you and…
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has reported that family caregivers are “routinely marginalized and ignored within the health care system.” With about 18 million family members providing…
There’s no emotional rollercoaster quite like the one ridden by family members providing care for an aging or chronically ill loved one. In our experience with home care assistance, there’s…
Family provides us with wonderful relational connections throughout our lives, but sometimes personalities butt heads and tempers flare. It can be hard to let go of hurtful incidents, even from…
Many seniors with Parkinson’s receive the majority of their care at home from loved ones and friends, especially in the early stages of the disease. As in-home care company, we…
We all love reminiscing about holidays or family vacations – times when everyone was together and happy and healthy. But when it’s time to have the “tough talks”, like the…
