Will I Live Longer if I Babysit the Grandchildren?
May 1, 2024
Looking for an extra incentive to spend some quality time with your grandchildren? Try telling their parents that it could extend your life.
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Introduce Your Parents to a Password Manager?
May 26, 2022
Ever heard the phrase, “a chain is only as strong as its weakest link?” The same goes for a financial portfolio: It’s only as safe as the password that protects it.
Suffering From Caregiver Burnout?
May 4, 2022
A new study showed that caregiver burnout is becoming a growing problem.
Becoming a ‘Sudden’ Caregiver for a Senior?
January 13, 2022
While the sudden caregiver has no preparation, no warning signs or slow changing of circumstance, the long-term caregiver certainly experiences situations of crisis.
How Can Caregivers Get Help?
August 5, 2021
40 million U-S adults take care of a loved one who is elderly or disabled.
Caregiving during the Pandemic
March 23, 2021
Managing a loved one’s care in a nursing home or an assisted living facility has always been challenging. And it’s harder now that visitation is extremely limited to protect residents from COVID-19. So how can you check on your loved ones, make sure they’re being cared for properly and let them know you’re there for them?
How to Advocate for Elderly Parents
February 17, 2021
As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as we ensure the best life possible for our loved ones when they are vulnerable.
What are Most Common Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines?
February 5, 2021
However, the tradeoff, experts say, is temporary discomfort versus the long-term benefits of a potentially high level of protection from COVID-19, a disease that’s responsible for the deaths of more than 1.6 million people globally.
Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?
October 27, 2020
Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.
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