Making the Transition from Hospital or Rehabilitative Care to Home Care
A homecoming from an extended stay in a hospital and/or rehabilitation facility is generally a happy occasion. It means that the worst is over for
Category: Caregivers
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for an Elderly Parent
A recent AARP study found that, “78% of family caregivers regularly incur out-of-pocket costs caring for a loved one, with the average annual expenditure topping $7,200.” Did you know that you may be able to receive monetary compensation for your role as a family caregiver? Here’s a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could qualify.
Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
When you’re a caregiver for a loved one with a chronic illness such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, it’s hard to know what any given day
Safe and Secure: Parenting and Autism
For parents raising a child with a cognitive delay or autism, keeping a child safe brings on a completely different set of concerns. With all
Back-to-School Action Plan: Living with Allergies
As summer comes to an end, parents are preparing for the start of a new school year. For parents of children living with allergies, going
Caregivers’ Guide to Fall Prevention
Fall prevention for an aging parent is a concern for any caregiver. According to the Centers for Disease Control: “Each year, millions of older people—those 65