The 3rd article in the Dad’s Had a Stroke Series under our stories section.
Okay, they are moving Dad to the rehab hospital. That’s good, right? I think so. After over a month of him being in the hospital and my...
If you’re newly responsible for finding elderly care for a family member or friend, it can be difficult to know where to start. SuperCarers has created a helpful guide, called "Elderly Care: A Guide for Families New to Caring."...
Caregivers and relatives of the elderly can find that as their loved ones and patients age, they begin to show symptoms of senior paranoia. This can be concerning and heart wrenching.
Symptoms of senior paranoia can include:
Believing there is someone...
Stepping into the role of a caregiver takes immense physical and emotional strength. From day-to-day activities to life-changing decisions, you must be a rock for your loved one. Caregivers often neglect their own needs to better serve others, but...
Still a very hot summer and we have previously provided a couple of great articles on safe travel for seniors, senior care as well as staying cool!
Despite the heat and humidity North America has been experiencing, don't let the...
Hospice palliative care focuses on end-of-life. It offers relief from symptoms, pain and suffering in a dignified manner. It helps to improve the quality of life for those who are living with and soon to die from a chronic...
You want to give your aging loved one the best care possible, but it can be a daunting task. Make the process simple and successful with these tips. When the time comes to hire help for your loved one,...
Today, 8.5 percent of people worldwide (617 million) are aged 65 and over. By 2030, one in every 5 Americans will be of retirement age. In Canada, 23% of all Canadians will be 65 or over. Will health care...
As I go through many days in my life, I am amazed with the number of people that are in a caregiving role. Many are the sandwich generation, too and working full time. On the same note, there are many...
At some point, many of us become a caregiver for a family member. It could be a child, a parent or a spouse. For those of us who are also employed, working out arrangements with our employer will be...
