Caregiving for a vulnerable senior is a long-term commitment, one that not everyone is willing or able to enter into. Due to any number of causes, an adult child or other relative may not serve as a primary caregiver. The reluctance, however, in no way means abandonment or indifference. What are examples of personality mismatches? An individual’s personality influences his…
Balance is the key to successfully providing quality caregiving services for an elderly parent while working fulltime. Family caregivers may feel taxed by caregiving on some days and stressed by work on others. Remember, however, that both caregiving and working offer plenty of rewards. Caring for an aging loved one is common. In fact, about 6 out of 10 family…
It’s a blessing when an aging parent lives in close proximity to her adult children. Sons or daughters are able to provide the level of support the elderly parent needs as her condition grows increasingly fragile. Whether living near or long-distance, siblings may have differing views on their parent’s home care. Squabbles between siblings are common and lead to more…
Frailty can make it very difficult for seniors to take care of themselves within their homes. You can help your senior loved ones continue to live at home with frailty with home modifications and improved diet and exercise. You can also have a home care professional help with elder care services. Read this blog article to learn more. How to…
With the aging of the U.S. population, confronting the need for nursing home care is an increasingly common challenge for families. According to a 2010 Kaiser Family Foundation study, over 1.3 million Americans currently reside in nursing homes. A 2012 Ohio State University report found that a majority (52 percent) of women and a third (32 percent) of men will…
