Wondering how to finance assisted living for a senior loved one? These tips will be of interest. It’s a somewhat common myth that assisted living communities are expensive and out of financial reach for middle-class Americans. The truth is that the more you understand how many services and amenities are included in the monthly fee, […]
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As the calendar turns to a new year, we have suggestions to help busy caregivers manage stress and stay healthy. Caregivers have busy, often stressful lives even in the best of times. Taking on the role of caring for a senior loved one is rewarding, but rarely easy. For those who have been a caregiver […]
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When a parent starts dating, it can be tough for adult children to cope. Use these tips to navigate these emotional challenges. If you are an adult child struggling with a parent’s new dating life, you aren’t alone. It can be emotional for both parties. A parent may begin dating for a variety of reasons. […]
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If you are a caregiver who is feeling fatigued, your diet may be part of the problem. Learn more here. Before an airplane takes off, a flight attendant instructs passengers on safety procedures. One of those is that in the unlikely event the plane loses cabin pressure, it is important to put your own oxygen […]
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The kitchen can be a room with many safety hazards. Learn how to protect a senior loved one with these tips. For many people, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is not only where we bake and cook, it’s also often where we read, manage finances, answer emails, and putter with craft […]
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Winter can be tough on caregivers’ mental health. If you are a caregiver, these tips may be useful for avoiding the winter blues. Winter can be a tough season for caregivers in colder climates, like here in Saratoga Springs. When the older person you are caring for has mobility issues, leaving home during snowy weather […]
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Hospice care can be delivered in whatever setting a patient calls home, including senior living communities. Here’s what families should know. There are many myths surrounding hospice, especially as it relates to where care can be delivered. Many people mistakenly believe hospice can be provided only in a hospice house, or in a private home […]
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Caregivers often struggle with many difficult emotions, from guilt and fear to anger and resentment. Learn more about caregiver guilt and how to manage it. In a population of people who have given up so much of their lives to care for a loved one, caregivers still experience guilt. Despite giving of themselves to the […]
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Are you wondering if it’s time for a senior loved one to move to assisted living? These 7 warning signs may help you make the decision. How do you know when it’s time for a senior loved one to move to an assisted living community? It’s a question many adult children have. Knowing when to […]
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