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Differences Between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Differences Between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

The decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home is a hard one to make. It’s also sometimes difficult to determine what actually distinguishes one from the other. We’ve broken down the features each one offers to help you make the...
Caregiving Tips for the First-Time Caregiver

Caregiving Tips for the First-Time Caregiver

  For some, the process of becoming a caregiver for a parent, spouse or any other loved one is a gradual one. You may notice your loved one’s health deteriorating with time and realize that they are going to need someone to care for them and look after their...
When Caregivers Are Falsely Accused

When Caregivers Are Falsely Accused

My 95 year old father asked me to take him to the bank to make some adjustments to his accounts. I was his executor. We had a loving, wonderful relationship. He trusted me with all aspects of his care. We sat in front of the banker as I began to explain why we were...
4 Tips to Cope with a Person Who Denies Having Dementia

4 Tips to Cope with a Person Who Denies Having Dementia

It doesn’t seem to make sense that people who have dementia don’t know they have it. But it is a surprisingly common occurrence.  It’s one of the biggest challenges we face as caregivers. Why does it happen? How do you cope when it does? This phenomena has a name...
The Psychology of Caregiving – 3 Things to Know

The Psychology of Caregiving – 3 Things to Know

  Those of us who have had the experience of being a caregiver can tell you that there is a vast array of emotions that are inherent in this role. They vary from day to day, and sometimes minute to minute. In some ways that is the most challenging aspect in the...