Categories for Family Caregiver Support

When caregiving ends: Activities

September 30, 2019

ReentryIf caring for your loved one was the main focus of your day, after his or her passing, expect a... Read More →

September 23, 2019

Are you happy with your relative’s Medicare plan? If not, fall is the annual “Open Enrollment” period. This is when... Read More →

September 16, 2019

A surprising number of conditions, from simple to serious, can cause an older adult to fall. If you observed the... Read More →

September 9, 2019

“Senior moments” are a normal part of aging. They happen to everyone. We just don’t process things as quickly as... Read More →

September 2, 2019

Many older adults who have fallen believe it is best to “stay safe” and avoid falling again by restricting their... Read More →

August 26, 2019

Waves of emotionsWhen a person you’ve been caring for dies, you are likely to have many feelings. Sometimes conflicting feelings.... Read More →

August 19, 2019

If the person you care for has Parkinson’s, you may be surprised to discover the many ways the disease hampers... Read More →

August 12, 2019

These days, most everyone is wondering if they are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. If someone in your immediate family... Read More →

August 5, 2019

Walking for exercise is recommended for every phase of life! Walking is the easiest physical activity to engage in, and... Read More →

July 29, 2019

If a person you care for receives a serious diagnosis, it can feel like a gut punch—for everyone in the... Read More →