6 Tech Tools I Wish I’d Had When I Was Caring for Older Adults
Advances in technology have transformed the way family caregivers, healthcare providers, and long-term care providers approach elder care. During my peak caregiving...
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Adult Incontinence Rash Happens: How to Prevent It and/or Treat It
Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also...
Dementia Losses Painful, but Focus on What’s Still Possible
Dear Carol: My brilliant wife was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 62. She faced this diagnosis with her trademark courage....
Tips for Balancing Caregiving Relationships between Generations
Caregiving can creep into your life or crash down with a bang, but either way, if we aren’t thinking ahead, we can...
Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different
Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...
Caregiving Is Not a Competitive Sport
Caregiving. What does it mean to you? While often rewarding and frequently exhausting, it’s one of many life events that can only...
Caregivers: It’s Time to Stop Second-Guessing Ourselves
Like most adults, I’ve second-guessed many of my own decisions. While most were made with my own future in mind, that all...
Engaging a Care Partner: Benefits and Setting Boundaries in Care Partnering
Introduction: Understanding the Role of a Care Partner:Before we delve into the intricacies of care partnering, it’s essential to understand who a...
Tips for Using Incontinence Products More Efficiently
If you are caring for someone who wears incontinence protection, you understand the challenges of putting them on (and taking them off)...
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Time to Review Your Plans
Dear Readers: While we may be looking forward to (or dreading) cool weather, autumn leaves and Halloween, October also brings Medicare Open Enrollment....
