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Did you know that AARP has a wealth of helpful articles and stories on topics ranging from personal care, frustrations (and how to alleviate them) of care giving to financial and legal guidance? Find their caregiver resources online by clicking the link below, or one of the links below to sample of some of their […]
Elderly population is growing – caregivers? The Aging Experience… According to the National Institute of Aging, in 1900, the average American was dead by the age of 49. 50 was considered old age…and only 1 person in 10 survived to 65, which was thought of then as extreme old age! The Growing Older Population Presently […]
Five skills that will help you care for the ones you love Caregiving can be overwhelming. Follow these steps to help alleviate some of the burden. As family caregivers, we often play many roles, including scheduler, financial manager, house cleaner, encourager, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as […]
Preventing Falls Among Your Older Loved Ones The chart above says it all! Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed, making it difficult for them to stay active. The good news about falls is […]
