These long-distance caregiving tips can help ensure your Veteran loved one is healthy & safe. Are you a long-distance caregiver? Even under the best of circumstances, caregiving is challenging. Many Veterans are separated from their families, and when you’re trying to provide for your loved one’s needs from far away, it can become downright …
How State Long-Term Care Services and Supports Measure Up
A look at the Long-Term Care Services and Supports Scorecard, 2014. In the next few years, our nation faces an upsurge of older adults living longer with debilitating chronic conditions. Their need for specialized long-term care will soar and place new demands on health care and support systems. And adding more demand on care systems is the …
Home Automation Can Be a Help for Family Caregivers
As a caregiver, you want the best possible quality of life for your loved one. You want them to be safe, comfortable and enjoy their home life. Well, home automation can be a help for family caregivers, helping you have more peace of mind knowing they are doing just that. In a previous article, we discussed how home automation and aging in place …