Products for addressing incontinence
November 8, 2021There are many undergarments designed to help with incontinence. They can’t prevent it, but they can help your loved one... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Is Medicare Advantage the best choice?
November 1, 2021Once a year, Medicare offers the option to change plans. In 2021, the Open Enrollment period is October 15–December... Read More →
Depression after a scary diagnosis
October 25, 2021If the person you care for has a life-threatening illness, you might think it’s only natural for them to feel... Read More →
Too many pills: When less is more
October 18, 2021More than half of older adults take five or more medications per day. That’s “polypharmacy,” and can be dangerous. Taking... Read More →
Managing emotional outbursts
October 11, 2021If the person you care for has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you may find their sudden emotional... Read More →
The “dignity of risk”
October 4, 2021One of the most challenging dilemmas when caring for an aging parent is balancing their preference for independence with your... Read More →
Not all socks are created equal
September 27, 2021What do a marathon runner and your aging parent have in common? Both could benefit from compression socks! By applying... Read More →
Dealing with anxiety
September 20, 2021It’s only natural for family caregivers to worry. Understandably, we spend a lot of time thinking about “what’s next.” But... Read More →
Services at home: Medicare
September 13, 2021Medicare is health insurance provided by the federal government. It covers adults 65 and older, as well as persons with... Read More →
Coping with another person’s pain
September 6, 2021When your family member is in pain, you are suffering, too. The “mirror neurons” in our brains are programmed to... Read More →