Caregiver Resources Articles
What to do if Your Parents Refuse to Wear Medical Alert Devices
Last Updated : 09/10/2018 6 min read
Wearing a medical alert device might help your parents stay safe. You might be concerned about your parents’ safety at home if they are 65 and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of three people (who are 65 and...Preparing for End-of-Life Care and Meeting Final Wishes
Last Updated : 09/09/2018 5 min read
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) says that end-of-life care is the support and medical care given during the time a loved one is nearing death. According to NIA, when you are providing end-of-life care and comfort for someone you love, there are...Caregiver Tips for Patients with Brain Injury
Last Updated : 09/27/2019 5 min read
If you have a loved one who has suffered a brain injury, you may be feeling overwhelmed. As a caregiver, you might appreciate this useful information, including some words about Medicare coverage of brain injury. People over 60, and men of all ages, are...Caregiver Resource: Holding a Family Meeting
Last Updated : 09/09/2018 5 min read
As a caregiver for an ill or aging parent or family member, you know that family cooperation can be extremely valuable in helping you provide good care and minimize stress. A family meeting is often recommended by counselors and social workers as a great...Guide to Caregiver Well-Being
Last Updated : 09/09/2018 5 min read
In 2015, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Public Policy Institute and the National Alliance for Caregiving released a major report on caregiving and caregiver stress in the United States. For those providing care to a loved one, these...Dementia Care Tips: Caring for Someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
Last Updated : 04/04/2019 6 min read
If someone you love has Alzheimer's disease or dementia, you may face a difficult set of challenges. People with these conditions suffer from a progressive brain disorder that makes it difficult for them to think clearly, take care of themselves, or even...Dental Care for Patients with Dementia
Last Updated : 09/09/2018 7 min read
Maintaining good dental hygiene for people with dementia can be difficult, but it's important to make it a part of your daily care routine. According to the Alzheimer's Association, prevention will be the goal of dental care in the early stages of dementia...Assistive Technology: An Overview for Caregivers
Last Updated : 05/28/2019 6 min read
If you're caring for a loved one, you may have heard a doctor or therapist recommend assistive technology for day-to-day activities. Assistive technology devices, also called adaptive devices, can make a world of difference for both you as a caregiver and...- < Previous page
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