It’s Never Too Early to Plan For Long Term Care
“It is vital for us to be able to talk about long-term care early and often with our aging parent, loved one, or selves.”
A Look at Alzheimer’s Through the Eyes of Our Children
The effects of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis impact everyone in the patient’s immediate family. Those who have assumed primary care roles often shoulder most of the burden, not only mentally but physically and financially. However, the younger members of our...
Why We All Should Care About the Emotional Well-Being of Unpaid Family Caregivers
I read startling statistics from the CDC this past week related to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on our mental health. While sifting through the statistics of the numbers of people whose mental health is suffering, I read that 30.7 % of surveyed...
What You Need to Know When Hiring an In-Home Caregiver
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be immensely rewarding, but equally as challenging. The sheer number of “hats” one has to wear would impress even the best multitasker, which is why we like to remind caregivers not to feel guilty if they want (or need) to...
