Ever feel like your life revolves around caring for other people? Do you ever get a moment to do even something small for yourself, like sit down at your favorite…
Millions of Americans are responsible for caring for their aging loved ones. In fact, it’s been estimated that around 80 percent of long-term care is informal– meaning that it’s provided…
When you have a loved one who is getting older, you will find yourself with more responsibility than ever. You might feel worried about all that could happen to them…
Caring for an aging parent is often a challenging and emotional experience for adult children. Those who have elderly parents who live far away have a unique set of challenges…
It won’t be long before Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2015 kicks off and caregivers everywhere will be helping the cause by sharing their stories. The non-profit group, Breastcancer.org, reports that…
Having a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be a difficult process, especially if you are the primary caregiver. Your loved one likely requires constant support, and having to know…
When a person is caring for someone with dementia, the journey can be extremely emotional, stressful and long. It is made even more difficult because there is currently no cure…
It is easy to get overwhelmed in the day to day care of the elderly, and forget there are steps you can take to prevent future problems. One of the…
The commitment you made to care for your elderly parent probably means a lot to them but it doesn’t mean you have to do all of the caregiving 24/7 every…
Summer is here, and you may be struggling with the decision of whether to take your elderly loved one on the family vacation. Certainly there are many places that offer…
