“Going home tomorrow?!”
July 29, 2024When your loved one is hospitalized, getting word of discharge “soon” can be heartening: Yay! Improvement! And it also can... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Signs of chronic inflammation
July 22, 2024Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system doesn’t shut down properly. Instead, it attacks the body. This can last for... Read More →
Listening when a loved one is sad
July 15, 2024When we are sad, often the best medicine is to talk with someone. If you are the person listening, you... Read More →
Choosing a complementary medical practitioner
July 8, 2024Is mom considering an herb-based remedy? If so, she joins 24% of American adults who report using herbal medicines, supplements,... Read More →
Negotiating skills
July 1, 2024Imagine your mom has fallen for the third time this year. To you, it’s obvious she needs more support, perhaps... Read More →
Is it hearing loss or dementia?
June 24, 2024Does the person you care for tend to forget things, such as appointments? Do they get easily confused? Are they... Read More →
“Tech support” scam
June 17, 2024The multilayered “phantom hacker” or “tech support” scam is by far the most lucrative scam to date—$542 million was transferred... Read More →
What is a hospitalist?
June 10, 2024If your loved one gets admitted into the hospital, they may be disappointed that their primary care doctor is not... Read More →
Sadness isn’t all bad
June 3, 2024Many aspects of aging involve sadness and loss: Loss of independence, a serious diagnosis, death of a partner, spouse, or... Read More →
When to use “urgent care”?
May 27, 2024Where do you go? Your relative has distressing symptoms. The primary care doctor’s office is closed, or they don’t have... Read More →