As our elders get older, their bodies will naturally start to weaken. And while we’ve talked at length about seniors that can bike 85-100 miles a day (for fun), the truth is their bones weaken and they become more susceptible broken bones and fractures. Because of this, the adult children of the elders often become […]
Holding a Job When You’re the Caregiver
By: Derek Hobson It’s a reality we’re all going to have to face at one time or another: our elders need care. Of course, there are numerous options available: you can sign your senior up at an Adult Day Care, you can hire an in-home caregiver, you can move your elder into a senior living […]
7 Common Symptoms of Heart Attacks in Women
Many of us have had the displeasure of witnessing heart attacks in person. They’re scary incidents that can incapacitate our loved ones. Most of the time however, we identify them after we’ve assessed how our elder is feeling with numbness, dramatic chest pain, and dizziness. However, an oddity that not all people are familiar with […]
3 Steps to Conquering the Stress of Caregiving
Managing Caregiver Stress: A 3-Step Approach to Reduce Burnout There is a significant shortage of caregivers in the senior care field, and unfortunately, caregiving isn’t a profession that people often gravitate toward. As a result, when seniors need care, their adult children frequently step in to provide it. Caring for a loved one is admirable […]
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The Cost of Caregiving: Raising Wages and Awareness
People have been talking about Maria Shriver’s documentary, Paycheck to Paycheck: The Life and Times of Katrina Gilbert. Of course, the subject of the documentary is Katrina Gilbert, a single mother of three working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She provides senior care for those suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. It’s a physically […]
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