Even though we are not fully through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are already seeing some of the changes to senior care that it has brought about. Although the pandemic has taken a terrible toll on seniors, especially those within nursing … [Read more...]
What to Know Before You Start Caring for a Parent
Caring for an older parent is hard. Really hard. It might start out easy, but as your older loved one ages and grows in their needs, the task gets harder and harder. So many people start caring for a loved one believing that they can do it … [Read more...]
Caregiver Self Care… On a Time Crunch
In addition to all of the other responsibilities that they care, caregivers need to be able to take care of themselves. This goes for both family caregivers and professional ones. If you’re not doing well yourself, it’s not realistic to … [Read more...]
Rest and Respite for Caregivers
Caregivers often work tirelessly, putting the needs of others above their own needs. Unfortunately, this is also the number one cause of caregiver burnout. While it is noble to put others above yourself, it’s not always a sustainable … [Read more...]
Women are More Heavily Impacted by COVID-19
A report out of Canada has indicated that females are in more need of assistance because of the COVID-19 pandemic than men are. Women have lost jobs at a much higher rate than men have in Canada (and other parts of the world), and as a … [Read more...]
Putting Life on Hold
When a loved one needs greater help getting through each day, putting your life on hold is a common reaction that many family members have. They want to show that they love their parents and provide all of that care themselves. … [Read more...]
Don’t Feel Guilty About Taking a Nap
Caregiving for an older loved one is hard. It can often be a thankless job. Even on the best of days, it’s normal to be exhausted. A lot of people, especially adults that are fulfilling the role of caregiver deal with this type of chronic … [Read more...]
How States are Covering Senior Care Coverage Gaps
The cost of care that the Baby Boomer generation will incur is a topic of growing concern to state governments. Although Medicare and Medicaid are national programs, they are administered by each state. This is why the Medicare and Medi-Cal … [Read more...]
State Subsidies Not as Helpful as Thought
In many states, including Maryland, state subsidies are used to help seniors offset the cost of care. This subsidy is designed to help those with little available income or other resources provide for their care, and it is something that … [Read more...]
Who Will Pick Up the Burden of Care?
Making plans for the senior care of an elderly loved one is a tough, and sometimes thankless job. It’s one of those things that no one really wants to do. And honestly, that makes a lot of sense. Think about it for a moment: senior care is … [Read more...]
Caring for an Older Family Member at Home
Acting as a family caregiver for an older loved one is a rewarding experience, but it can also be quite a trying one, especially if you’re not sure what needs to be done. Even the best caregivers learn by experience, so at the beginning of … [Read more...]
Is Being a Family Caregiver Bad for You?
In the past, there has been a lot of speculation regarding the toll that being a family caregiver takes on someone. The consensus opinion was that because being a caregiver is stressful and because it can quite easily have a negative impact … [Read more...]