Caregiver Duties

The duties of caregivers are varied, since the needs of their elderly loved ones change over time. Joining in the discussion with our community of caregivers can give you some perspective.

Articles About Caregiver Duties

Keeping Relationships Strong While Caregiving: A True Story
Caring for two elderly loved ones while keeping your relationships strong. Caregiving changes your relationships forever.
Should You Quit Your Job to Care for Your Elderly Parent?
Should you quit your job to become a full-time caregiver and stay home to care for your parents? Here are 6 things to consider before quitting your job to care for your elderly parents.
How to Find the Right Home Health Care Agency
This is a caregiver's guide to finding the right home health care agency for your elderly loved one and their unique situation.
A Caregiver's Guide to Managing Your Elderly Parent's Investments
How do I as a caregiver make decisions about managing my elderly parent’s or other aging relative’s investments?
The 4 Most Embarrassing Caregiver Moments
"Wouldn't it be nice if you never had those "uncomfortable for everyone" moments with mom or dad that made you want to bury your head? Well, not only have we identified the most embarrassing moments you'll face as a caregiver, but we've got the best strategies for handling those oh-so-awkward situations.
Holiday Gift Guide: Ideas for Caregivers and Seniors
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the caregiver or the elderly person in your life? The staff of Agingcare.com has put together a gift guide to help spark some ideas and make holiday shopping a little easier.
Get More Energy by Eating Smart
What you eat has a critical impact on how you feel throughout the day. Enjoy these foods to beat the exhaustion and remain energetic all day.
How to Talk to Your Doctor: A Guide for Caregivers and Elders
Some elderly people find it difficult or intimidating to talk with doctors. Here are some tips that can help them and their caregivers communicate with doctors.
How to Keep Your Sanity During the Holidays
For the Sandwich Generation, holidays are stressful. Your caregiving duties don't stop just because its the holidays. The kids aren't going to be less demanding than usual either. But it is possible to balance caregiving, family and the holidays.

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News about Caregiver Duties

Gender Differences in Response to Alzheimer's Disease
A survey of men and women in four European nations and the United States showed gender differences in fear of the disease and concern for and care of loved ones with Alzheimer's Disease. Among other findings, men are more certain that wives will take care of them should they develop the disease than the reverse.
Working Caregivers Are Giving Back to Parents, Gallup Says
Most working caregivers are caring for elderly parents who either live with them or within 10 miles of their homes, a Gallup poll says. Caregivers report spending 13 days a month on errands, and six days providing more personal services like bathing, grooming, dressing and feeding.
Patient-Doctor-Caregiver: Demystifying the Dynamic
The relationship between an elderly patient and doctor shifts when a caregiver is in the exam room. Caregivers often wonder whether they should go to doctor's visits with their elderly loved one and some research says they should stay.

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