If Cabin Pressure is Lost Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First

You’ve heard it every time you fly.  “In case there is a loss in cabin pressure, yellow oxygen masks will deploy from the ceiling compartment located above you…..Please make sure to secure your own mask before assisting others”.  I know you probably...

Levels of Care(giving)

Looking back on my career as a caregiver, I marvel at the number of levels of care (and a subsequent level of stress) I had to maneuver through, remembering how at every level I’d say to myself, “I can’t take this stress much longer.” The first level was “The...

5 Essential Skills For A Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia

5 Essential Skills For a Caregiver of a Loved One With Dementia   It can be a substantial challenge for both novice and experienced caregivers when it comes to providing specialist dementia care. Whether hiring a professional or cultivating the personal skills to...

Joint Pain Relief is as Easy as 1-2-3

By the time we reach the age of 30, our bones and joints begin to deteriorate due to normal wear and tear. Old injuries we’d forgotten long ago begin to act up, making life’s everyday activities a pain in the neck…and back, and knee. As we continue to age, this...

10 Highly Useful Apps For Care Givers

10 Highly Useful Apps For Care Givers by Zoe Maldonado Caring for an elder takes more than just dedication. A person with the responsibility for caring for an elderly person must be organized and have very effective time management skills. There are appointments to...