Choosing the Right Caregiver
Choosing the Right Caregiver Choosing the Right Caregiver Your aging mom is failing. She doesn’t need skilled nursing or assisted living yet – just a little help with things like light housekeeping, meal prep and getting in and out of the shower. You’ve heard a lady from your mom’s church sometimes works as an independent […]
Mom, Dad – We Need to Talk: Navigating In-Home Care Conversations for Aging Parents
Mom, Dad – We Need to Talk Mom, Dad – We Need to Talk Mom can no longer keep up with household chores – beds are unmade, there’s expired food in the fridge and unopened mail on the counter. Dad spends less time with his friends and more time sitting in his recliner. Is it […]
Recognizing the Need for Assistance: Five Signs Your Senior Loved Ones Might Require Help at Home
Recognizing the Need for Assistance: Five Signs Your Senior Loved Ones Might Require Help at Home Five Signs Your Senior Loved Ones Might Need Help at Home Recognizing the Need for Assistance When you visited your aging parents during the holidays, you noticed a few things that worried you – your mom had lost a […]
Helping Seniors Manage Chronic Conditions
Helping Seniors Manage Chronic Conditions Helping Seniors Manage Chronic Conditions Does your mom’s arthritis make it difficult for her to button a blouse or open a jar of mayonnaise? Is your dad struggling to read the labels on prescription bottles because of macular degeneration? “Nearly 85 percent of seniors live with at least one chronic […]
Professional Caregiving Is The Perfect Career for Busy Moms
Professional Caregiving Is The Perfect Career for Busy Moms Looking for something to do when the kids go back to school? Have you thought about professional caregiving? At the HomeCare Advocacy Network, we offer flexible schedules that that allow busy moms to make extra money and do meaningful work without missing their kids’ school plays, […]
7 Signs Your Senior Might Need a Little Extra Help at Home
7 Signs Your Senior Might Need a Little Extra Help at Home Need Extra Help at Home? She hasn’t said anything, but you suspect your mom is struggling to take care of herself and her home. “Older people rarely ask for help. They’re afraid of losing their independence, and they don’t want to burden family […]
Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver?
Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver? Does Your Loved One Need a Caregiver? The last time you visited your mom, you noticed something was off. Maybe she was a little more forgetful than usual or she struggled to get out of a chair. Perhaps you spied an unopened stack of mail or an unexplained […]
Are You Ready for an Encore Career?
Are You Ready for an Encore Career? Are You Ready for an Encore Career? You worked hard. You achieved your professional goals. You saved enough money to retire early and comfortably. You love traveling, playing golf and spending time with your family, but you’re also looking for more – maybe a meaningful encore career. “Professional […]
Seven Tips to Help Care for Someone With Alzheimer’s
Seven Tips to Help Care for Someone With Alzheimer’s Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s While caring for an aging loved one can be very rewarding, it can also be very challenging – especially if your loved one has Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. “For those who have never cared for a family member or friend […]
Family Caregiving Fast Facts
Family Caregiving Fast Facts Did you know… More than 34 million Americans have provided unpaid care for someone age 50 and older in the last 12 months. The majority of caregivers (82%) care for one other adult, while 15% care for 2 adults and 3% for 3 or more adults. About 15.7 million family caregivers […]