Are you in the sandwich generation? “More than half of Americans in their 40s are ‘sandwiched’ between an aging parent and their own children,” says the Pew Research Center. Another 36% of people in their 50s are as well. Sandwiched family caregivers somehow make it all work—providing care, taking care of themselves, managing work and Read More
Dementia, a progressive cognitive decline, poses unique challenges not only for the individual affected, but also for their family caregivers. The journey of a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is often likened to an emotional roller-coaster, riddled with moments of despair, patience-testing situations, unexpected turns, and poignant memories. But just as no one Read More
As our parents age, most will eventually require extra support to ensure their safety and well-being. Read More
“My husband woke up in the middle of the night and thought it was time to go to work. He’s been retired for 10 years.” “Since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year, my mom’s personality has changed. Sometimes she’s aggressive, and sometimes she’s very withdrawn. Both behaviors are unusual for her.” If you know Read More
It might be to save money or to take care of an ailing loved one; it may be family tradition. Whatever the reason, multigenerational living and care planning are back on the rise in the U.S. Multigenerational living is three or more generations residing under the same roof. Although it is considered a standard living Read More
Let’s say you’re the primary contact or caregiver for a family member, perhaps a parent or a sibling who is living with a physical or cognitive disability. You are seeing signs that your loved one is having difficulty managing themselves or their affairs. What do you do? Many people think first of obtaining a power Read More
After the holidays, we often hear from people who say they saw their parents or other loved one in November or December for the first time in a while—maybe because of COVID or simply because they live in a different time zone from their parents. During their visit, they noticed signs that the older adult Read More
If you’re caring for someone with a life-limiting illness, there comes a time when hospice care should be discussed. Hospice care can be a meaningful time for the patient, as well as their loved ones and friends. November is National Home Care & Hospice Month, a good time to learn about this type of care. Read More
In the past year, have you provided care for an adult or child with an illness, a disability or special needs? If so, you—and about 53 million other Americans—are considered family caregivers. Family caregiving is work done above and beyond one’s usual household, child-rearing, and work responsibilities. For that and other reasons, it can be Read More
As people age, they often develop chronic health conditions that require medication. Each medication can help increase quality of life, but taking several medicines has challenges and even risks: People often have multiple prescription drugs from multiple doctors/prescribers, which may cause unintended interactions. Many seniors also use over-the-counter supplements in addition to their prescriptions. Keeping Read More