Articles tagged: "caregiving"

1: Women Disadvantaged Financially and Personally Due to Years of Caregiving

Women are natural born caregivers, however the majority of women do not understand how caregiving affects their earning and retirement years. Take action now to ensure you are not left behind in your latter years without financial resources and health care.

2: Avoid Nursing Homes by Planning Ahead

According to a survey by John Hancock, persons would rather die or go bankrupt that live in a nursing home. Learn about planning ahead so that you or your family members do not end up without choices at end of life.

3: My Kids Will Care for Me - And Other Myths About Aging

Parents often believe, rather they expect, children will care for them as they age. This is not always the case. Learn common myths about caregiving, aging and unrealistic expectations.

4: Why Some People Should Not Be Care Givers

Society believes all are capable of being caregivers; that families should look after their own. But care giving is a learned skill. What happens when you don't have the skills?

5: Caregivers Find Audio Books Beneficial

Caregivers have reported excellent results when they used historical, or biographical audio books to stimulate the memories of elders in their care.

6: Older Adult Substance Abuse: Your Spouse, Your Parent, Yourself

Anna drinks almost a bottle of vodka a day. She was recently hospitalized for dehydration due to a fall. She has lost ten pounds in the past two months. She lives alone with her dog as her main companion. There is little need to eat when she obtains her daily nutrition through liquid means.

7: Role Reversal - When Parents Resist

Your parents are getting older. You see things slipping. The house is not as clean as it once was, your mother is increasingly forgetful, your father has lost weight, and you are concerned about their safety when they drive. So as a responsible child you bring up the subject. How do your pa