Long Distance Caregiving
The first step to coping with this situation is to recognize the anticipated stresses. In the United States most of our family is spread throughout the states thus causing stress on the family when an...
View ArticleCaregiver Advice – Washing & Bathing
For most adults, washing is a personal and private activity. When you are helping someone with dementia to wash, it is important to be sensitive and tactful and to respect their dignity. A few simple...
View ArticleCaregiving Resources
AARP Webplace Web site: http://www.aarp.org/ This site has a caregiving section that discusses caregiving options and includes information on caregiver support, long-term care financing, help with home...
View ArticleReferral and Information Sources
AARP 601 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 800-424-3410 Web site: www.aarp.org AARP supplies information about caregiving, long-term care and aging, including publications and audio-visual aids for...
View ArticleRespite – Taking a Break
Respite provides caregivers a break from their daily responsibilities. Respite can cover a wide range of services based upon the unique needs of the caregiver. Respite might mean: Medical or social...
View ArticleHow to Select a Mattress for the Elderly
Mattress selection can be an intimidating process. It becomes more so for the elderly. According to the Mayo Clinic, insomnia increases as a person ages. Elderly people often experience difficulty...
View ArticleStroke Rehabilitation Information
Introduction Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. There are approximately 4 million Americans living with the effects of stroke. In...
View ArticleCaring for the Elderly
What follows are online resources that may be of use to the elderly and their adult children or other caregivers. The list is both long and likely incomplete. We welcome suggestions, additions and even...
View ArticleMillions Now Manage Aging Parents’ Care From Afar
AP – Lynn Feinberg, a caregiver expert at AARP, works in her office on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 in Washington. … By MATT SEDENSKY, Associated Press – Thu Jan 26, 5:02 pm ET WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. –...
View ArticleAging Services and Resources by State
Every state has an Aging Services Division dedicated to providing seniors with home and community-based services and resources, so that they can continue living in their own homes, instead of having to...
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