Sometimes no matter how cheerful you are, or how much you try to please someone, it might not feel like enough. It’s hard enough to meet the day-to-day challenges of caregiving without having to contend with someone who won’t take their meds, complains about everything from their doctor to the mail service–and even your... »
There’s no way around it. Caregiving means helping another person get around. Perhaps your care buddy is elderly, or perhaps they’re recovering from an accident, or they’re disabled…any of these scenarios means that you’re doing a fair amount of lifting, assisting, reaching and stretching. In and out of cars, in and out of the... »
Mood swings and emotional behavior can stem from lots of sources--and can escalate quickly. Caregiver Carol O'Dell brings some tips and tricks for keeping life sane. »
Have you ever walked into your parent’s home and found it freezing in the winter or broiling in the summer? Many elders don’t want to pay exorbitant electric bills, and they don’t realize that by attempting to save a few dollars, they’re actually putting their health in danger. Recent studies reveal that 30,000 people... »
Every caregiver needs a caregiver--someone who's got your back--someone who will be honest with you and won't allow you to go too long without asking, "where ya been?" »
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