It can be quite difficult for a family to provide senior care to a loved one. But just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s not important. The care that you give to your older parent or grandparent is one of the most … [Read more...]
What Caregivers Need
If you’ve paid attention to the news lately, you have seen that there are some major issues within the senior care industry right now. For several years, experts have warned of an impending senior care crisis, where the number of people … [Read more...]
Does Your Employer Have Family Care Benefits?
Employee benefits have come along way over the last several years, and when it comes to allowing families to help out older loved ones, there’s no exception. More and more employers realize that help is needed here, and they are figuring … [Read more...]
Should You Use Respite Care?
Respite care is designed to give family caregivers a break. It comes in a lot of different forms–other family members pitching in, friends, community members, volunteers, and professionals. Respite care isn’t meant to be permanent, but it … [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...]
Effectively Using Respite Care
If you are a family caregiver, then you probably know that it can be an exhausting job. In fact, the strain of providing care can be so great that there’s a term for what happens when you can no longer provide the highest level of care … [Read more...]
Is Paid Family Leave the Next Trend in Senior Care?
New York State is one of the first states to enact a comprehensive paid family leave law that deals primarily with senior care. The new law is scheduled to be phased into effect beginning in January 2018, and over the course of four years, … [Read more...]
Long Term Impact of Brain’s Recovery Unclear
The human brain is amazing in its ability to adapt. We see it occur all throughout life, especially in times of difficulThe long term prognosis of those with brain injuries is still unclear.ty. However, while there are obvious good things … [Read more...]
Caring for a Parent and the Cost of Care
According to a study made by MetLife, the cost of sacrifice when it comes to caring for an elderly parent is about $3 trillion. That is how much Americans give up in lifetime wages when they quit their job to help care for an older family … [Read more...]