Caregiving Tips

Our staff likes to tease. The easiest group to pick on is the activities staff. We accuse them of having a cushy job, saying they get paid to play games all day, to listen to music, have snacks, knit, play puzzles on the computer, or go on trips. We roll our eyes when they complain about a hard day. But the truth is these jobs are hard. They are also important, undervalued, and have a real impact on our residents.

By Brenda Diaz Making the decision to place a loved one in a community may be one of the hardest choices to face. However, it...

By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Americans spend roughly $190 billion per year on their care recipients for out-of-pocket expenses. Closer to home, according to AARP, over...

By Micha Shalev No matter how efficiently and effortlessly you have adapted your life to the role of caregiver, eventually you are going to need...

By Micha Shalev Nearly half of all Americans will need long term care at some point. One in five over the age of 50 is...

Dementia is the progressive deterioration in cognitive function — the ability to process thought (intelligence).

By Micha Shalev Dementia is conventionally defined in terms of neurological changes in the brain and an inevitable and progressive decline in the individual's cognitive...

By Marianne Delorey. Those who live in a senior complex should prepare their home for the winter. Management companies often differ in terms of services...

By Colleen Daly Studies confirm eating well and being active can make a difference in the quality of life for older adults. The key is...

By Micha Shalev When an individual is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first concerns that families and caregivers face is whether or not that...