There are portions of our society that need help to thrive. In some ways, this is a very obvious statement. Look at children, for example. Small children, especially babies and toddlers, need a lot of help and attention in order to gain, … [Read more...]
Male Caregivers are Not Uncommon
Statistics tell us that when it comes to unpaid caregivers, women are much more likely to fulfill this role than men are. But that doesn’t mean that male caregivers are uncommon. No, in fact recent estimates suggest that overall, about 45 … [Read more...]
Caregiver Gift Ideas
With Christmas and the holiday season upon us, perhaps you are looking for a couple last minute gift ideas for the caregivers in your life. This is certainly not a comprehensive list, but hopefully it will spark an idea or two to make sure … [Read more...]
Another Danger that Comes With Stress
A recent study indicated that chronic stress can lead to loss of vision. When we think about the people in our lives that are under the most stress, vision loss would likely only add to their burden. This is especially true of elderly … [Read more...]
What Happens After Senior Care?
When caregiver responsibilities are reduced or come to an end, it can be hard to resume life as it once was. In fact, a lot of people can’t even imagine what life might be like at this point. As tall of an order as this might be, it doesn’t … [Read more...]
The Role of Young Caregivers
In our country, the majority of people that act as family caregivers are older adults themselves, but not always. Sometimes, younger family members, as young as 12 years old or younger, end up needing to act as a caregiver for an elderly or … [Read more...]
A Difference in Quality of Care
When it comes to the care of a loved one, we want them to have the very best. Sometimes, the cost of care can get in the way of our hopes and dreams for our elderly family members, though. As much as price should not impact our decisions, … [Read more...]
Why In-Home Care Helps
In the U.S., family caregivers tend to fit a certain category. About two-thirds of all caregivers are female. Most are between the ages of 40 and 60, which means that they likely have a lot of other responsibilities, too. They have … [Read more...]
New Stroke Detection Device May Help Improve Lives
The ability to quickly and accurately determine if a stroke has occurred is something that can go a long way toward saving a life. In the past, doctors have said that if a stroke can be treated within two hours of its onset, the prognosis … [Read more...]
Senior Care a Growing Concern for Businesses
More and more younger people are taking time off from work, or even leaving their jobs, in order to help care for an older loved one. Generation X is sometimes being referred to as the “sandwich” generation today because they have both … [Read more...]
Five Types of In-Home Care
There are a few different kinds of in-home care workers that you will find, but this isn’t always readily apparent at the first glance. When you first start your search, you might not even have much of an idea of what you are looking for … [Read more...]
Respite Care Can Work to Help Ease Families’ Burdens
Many family caregivers go completely unrecognized for what they do. Being a caregiver is extremely tough. It is physically and mentally demanding. And when you are caring for someone that you love, it is also very draining on an emotional … [Read more...]