Avoiding regret
May 18, 2020Family caregivers are often thrust into the role of making decisions for a loved one. Some decisions are relatively small:... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Common misconceptions about hospice
May 11, 2020Many families caring for a seriously ill loved one struggle alone unnecessarily. They miss out on vital support services because... Read More →
Harnessing stress
May 4, 2020Stress has gained a dirty name during the past decades. It’s something we talk about needing to getting rid of,... Read More →
Return to a good night’s sleep
April 27, 2020If your older loved one snores loudly, he or she likely has sleep apnea: A collapsing of the airways while... Read More →
Hallucinations in later life
April 20, 2020“I don’t like that bear on my bed!” A visual hallucination such as this can occur in the later stages... Read More →
Doctors and advance directives
April 13, 2020If your loved one and family have had the conversation about end-of-life wishes, kudos to you! In addition to writing... Read More →
Are you pushing against reality?
April 6, 2020We all quarrel with reality from time to time and wish things were different than they are. Especially now, when... Read More →
Are generic drugs inferior?
March 30, 2020If your relative is taking brand-name prescription drugs, a switch to generic could provide significant savings. Why are brand-name drugs... Read More →
Keep calm and stay in balance
March 23, 2020This is a time of great uncertainty. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, confusion,... Read More →
Does Dad “saw logs” all night?
March 16, 2020If your loved one snores, this may be a sign of “sleep apnea.” All snoring jokes aside, sleep apnea is... Read More →