Caring for aging parents definitely comes with its fair share of challenges. Many have found that the emotional, financial and physical demands can lead to burnout. How can you avoid such burnout while still providing the best care for your parents? Keep reading for tips on how to overcome the emotional, financial and physical obstacles of family …
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
If you were born in the 1950s or '60s, you likely responded to the title of this article by adding “More powerful than a locomotive."  If Superman wasn’t your thing, maybe you were more in the “what was Cindy Brady’s doll’s name” category.  Either way, we know you.  You, my dear friend, are a Baby Boomer! It is very interesting how a few simple …
Holiday Survival Tips for Caregivers
These holiday survival tips can help you during your busy time of the season. We know that providing care for someone else, regardless if it is full-time or occasionally, can really tap a person's energy. It can create an incredible amount of stress for a caregiver and keep you from enjoying yourself during the holiday season. Your job as a …
Aging in Place & Elderly Care: Helpful Resources
If you are preparing to, or considering, providing some level of care for your parents (either live-in or aging in place), here are a couple of good articles to read. By no means exhaustive, but all have points to consider as you begin planning. (In no particular order.) How to get good home care for aging parents Audio editions of Carol …