We like to think of our later years as a time when we can relax and spend time doing things we enjoy with people we enjoy being with. For many people their senior years exemplify this scenario. However, there are many seniors who have found that their life in their...
Helping a loved one recover after a hospitalization can be very challenging, especially if they require follow-up medical attention after being discharged. Many older adults require what’s called “post-acute care” to guide and support them through their...
None of us ever wants to think about growing old, medical problems, or eventually dying. The truth of the matter is that these are all things that will happen to all of us. The problem is we don’t know how we will be impacted by our aging, what medical challenges we...
Mobility is a key component in the recovery and rehabilitation of a loved one. Physical disabilities or impairments make it more challenging, not only for the person but also for caregivers. Fortunately, various kinds of patient lifts are available to provide...
We usually don’t use the words humor and caregiving in the same sentence. One could easily argue that caregiving is not very funny. However, humor can be a secret and wonderful coping mechanism to rely on at times when laughter does not seem like an option. I was my...