If you’re having trouble working with siblings to care for an aging parent, learn a few steps to make the process easier & more beneficial for everyone.
Caregiving for Those Aging in Place
According to recent statistics, approximately 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months. (Source: AARP & National Alliance for Caregiving)
If you need information on caregiving, and how to provide care for elderly parents or spouses better, this section is for you.
Learn more about caregiving, through topics ranging from legal matters, to balancing your work and life.
Caregiving articles
A Wake Up Call for Boomers? This Really Got Me Thinking.
So many Boomers have transitioned into a time in their lives when they add to their repertoire of experiences the role of caregiver. I think often, this time brings on an awakening of sorts; where yet another set of blinders are peeled back and one begins to come to terms with not only the fact that our parents really do grow older, but so do we.
26 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for the Holidays
See these 26 thoughtful gift ideas for that special person in your life. We’re not talking canes and reachers, either. Special gifts for awesome people.
Behind Closed Doors Elderly Care Exposed – Elder Abuse on the BBC
Behind Closed Doors Elderly Care Exposed Panorama documentary on the BBC shows undercover video from elder abuse in care homes. See the full video here!
Elder Abuse Rampant & It Needs To Be Stopped
Most people know that elder abuse happens; I did. I knew it was a pretty common thing, too. It is nearly an epidemic. I’m looking for input on what to do.
Taking Care of Aging Parents Tips from Joan Lunden
These taking care of aging parents tips are from someone who has been there, done that and are doing it again. That would be Joan Lunden, speaking at the Washington Post Live’s Caregiving in America. She offers tips from her experience caring for her 94 year-old mother and insight on being proactive about talking with your parents or relatives about end of life care.
Family Caregiver Training Online
Resources for family caregiver training to help adult children caring for parents or other caregivers. Learn about a few online caregiver training options.
What is elder care?
This is a fairly simple explanation for the question, “What is elder care?” Elder care is best defined as any number of personal care and health care services available to seniors that are tailored to help meet their needs as they age. Services can include everything from home care services, assisted living, occupational therapy or […]