• Celebrating the Human Side of Motherhood
    Caregivers and Mother's Day
    Celebrate the spirit of Mother's Day by realizing that the sainted ideal of motherhood is a myth. No one is perfect, and gaining insight into your mother's childhood may inspire you to move on.
    Caregivers and Mother's Day
  • Arthritis Treatments: How to Find the Right One
    Commom treatments for arthritis
    There are many different treatments for arthritis. Finding the right one for your elderly loved ones can be frustrating, because its a long process of trial and error.
    Commom treatments for arthritis
  • "How Can I Get Paid?"
    Get paid for family caregiving
    There is some financial assistance out there, if you know where to look.
    Get paid for family caregiving
  • Help with elder care
    10 Government Programs for Elderly
    Government programs are available to help caregivers with elder care.
    10 Government Programs for Elderly

Caregiver Support

Bringing Out a Caregiver’s Inner Optimist

Bringing Out a Caregiver’s Inner Optimist
It's can be hard to be optimistic when you're a caregiver. Cranky seniors, unhelpful family members, and strained finances can make the world seem like a very dark place. But, there are ways to learn how to see things in a more positive light.

 

Elder Care

 

Money and Legal

10 Things You Should Know About Your Parent's Finances

10 Things You Should Know About Your Parent's Finances
Do you know where your parents keep their financial records? Do they pay bills online? Do they have an accountant? When you get involved in their finances, you'll need to know these details and more.

 

Senior Living

Next Generation of Long-Term Care: Personable and Person-Focused

Next Generation of Long-Term Care: Personable and Person-Focused
Changes in philosophy are transforming the way nursing homes and assisted living communities approach the issue of long-term care for the elderly.

 

From The Experts

Both my parents have dementia. Should I quit my job to care for them?

Both my parents have dementia. Should I quit my job to care for them?
It is very difficult to care for one parent with dementia, but to have two parents with dementia and to be taking on this task alone is very overwhelming and a daunting task.

 
My years of caregiving have left me depressed and broke. How do I get my life back?

My years of caregiving have left me depressed and broke. How do I get my life back?
You can't do this at your age - shouldn't at any age. A therapist may be able to tell you who can help you free or for little charge, if she can't.

 

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