Should you be a caregiver? Things to consider before you commit
By Doug Peck
Not everyone is suited to caregiving. Before assuming caregiving duties, it is important that caregivers participate in a process that Bernie Siegel,...
Caregiver burnout: There are ways to avoid it
By Jeannette Sheehan
Caregiving is a balancing act. In an age where many of us are burning the candle at both ends, we often prioritize...
Companionship helps older folks stay healthy
By Doug Peck
Whether they live with their older children or by themselves, many seniors are alone for much or all of the day. It...
Hiring caregivers: An agency versus an independent
By Doug Peck
Taking care of an elderly parent or relative is never an easy task. There is an endless of number of critical decisions...
How to survive bringing an elderly parent to live with you
By Douglas Peck
Few things can be can be more stressful and disruptive to a household than having an elderly parent move in. Eating and...
There are many benefits when providing care for a loved-one
By Jeannette Sheehan
At some point, you may find yourself becoming a caregiver for a spouse, parent or other loved one. Some people might worry...
You, too, may become a caregiver
By Douglas Peck
Who do you think of when you hear the word “caregiver”? A doctor? A nurse? A Red Cross or disaster aid worker?...
The importance of companion care cannot be underestimated
By Douglas Peck
When we think of elder care we often think of doctors, nurses, rehabilitation specialists and even hospice workers. We have an intuitive...
Facing the caregiver challenge
By Angela Rocheleau
Americans 65 years and older will quadruple in the next three decades. With this expected population growth many of us will be...
How to prevent a disabling fall
By Jeannette Sheehan
Every year one in three individuals over the age of 65 fall. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury death...
