Nursing home

How Often Should I Visit Mom When She First moves Into a Care Facility?

Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or...

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

So, you and your loved one have taken the plunge. You’ve put in the time and effort to research senior housing options,...

Guilt is one emotion that every family caregiver will experience at some point during their journey. When you take on responsibility for...

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely...