Using Paid Leave to Care for Aging Loved Ones

A middle aged white, woman, hugging an elder white, women, mother and daughter, Are you using paid leave to care for an aging loved one.

Using Paid Leave to Care for Aging Loved Ones Using Paid Leave to Care for Aging Loved Ones You used a half day of paid leave to take your dad to an appointment with his cardiologist. After a hospital stay, you used five days of paid leave to help your mom transition back home. Sound […]

7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress

7 Ways to manage caregiver stress, illustration of women laying in bed holding a pillow with concerned look on her face

7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress 7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress You missed an important meeting at work, because your mom fell in the shower. You left your son’s big soccer game to take your dad to a doctor’s appointment. You forgot to make cookies for your daughter’s school bake sale, because you were […]

What Does an In-Home Caregiver Do?

What Does an In-Home Caregiver Do? What Does an In-Home Caregiver Do? Your dad passed away about three months ago, and you’re beginning to realize just how much your mom depended on him.   He did all the driving… now she rarely leaves her home. He was the cook… now her most of her meals […]

When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help

When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help When Your Aging Loved Ones Need (But Won’t Accept) Help Your dad shouldn’t be driving anymore, but he won’t give up the car keys. Your mom can no longer keep the house clean, but she refuses to hire a cleaning lady. Both of your parents […]

7 Ways to Help Your Seniors Remain Independent

7 Ways to Help Your Seniors Remain Independent 7 Ways to Help Your Seniors Remain Independent Independence is Important Your mom didn’t tell you about a nasty fall. Your dad won’t give up his car keys. Both parents shut down when you try to start a conversation about long-term living options. “It’s something we see […]

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 […]

Hospital to Home – How a Professional Caregiver Can Aid in the Transition

Smiling caregiver assisting an elderly man with an arm sling during his hospital to home transition.

Hospital to Home – How a Professional Caregiver Can Aid in the Transition Your aging mom is recovering from an unexpected surgery.  The hospital is ready to discharge her, but your dad is too frail to safely take care of her at home. You want to help… but you live more than an hour away, […]