Caring for Aging Parents – Which Sibling Should Do It?
Most of us had parents who cared for us through our childhood and early adult life. They fed and clothed us, bathed us, nursed us back to health when we were sick, provided shelter and protection and financial support, and a whole host of other wonderful, sacrificial duties. And like all loving parents, they were more than happy […]
Alzheimer’s Home Safety Tips
If you are a family caregiver attending to a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may already understand the challenges you are up against. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia requires careful patience, attention, creativity, knowledge of the disease and its symptoms, and a specific skill set to handle the unique difficulties that […]
What’s the Difference Between Home Care and Hospice?
If you find yourself in a place where you need to explore your options for residential care, either for yourself or a loved one, chances are you’ve heard the terms home care, home health, and hospice thrown around. But what do they mean? What do you need? In this post we’ll explore the question of “What’s the […]
