Seniors For Living

Fortunately my 84-year-old mother is one of the most organized people I know. She has all her important documents stored in one place in her home, clearly labeled. This was an advantage for me when she fell four years ago, ...

Caring for your aging parents and kids all under one roof? Well, that’s when you know you’re part of the so-called “Sandwich Generation." How can you all get along without feeling -- as the name suggests -- squeezed? ...

Caregivers have one of the toughest jobs on the planet. Dedicated and conscientious, many fully commit to their loved ones and clients. As a result, they often put themselves last on the to-do list. But neglecting self-care leads to burnout ...

When you’re caring for an older adult, it’s easy to lose sight of you -- your emotions, needs and overall well-being. Even on a good caregiving day, the subtle signs of burnout may very well be present, but ...

There’s no way I can take a break from caregiving! If that’s what you’re thinking upon first glance at this post, KEEP READING. A break is possible -- and absolutely necessary. Check out our tips, ideas and ...

You arrive at the hospital after getting an urgent phone call at work: your Dad had an accident at home, and he’s in the ER with severe burns. As his primary caregiver, you were the first to be contacted. ...

All caregivers -- at home, in assisted living, in a community -- could benefit from ongoing education, training, and support. They could all learn something from programs that teach different approaches to care, strategies for difficult situations, and helpful tools ...

Your mother is having a stroke. Your husband is having a heart attack. Your grandmother fell and fractured her leg. The last thing you want to be doing in any of these crisis situations is fumbling through wallets, desk drawers ...

Teenagers. College students. Sixth graders. These probably aren’t the people who come to mind when you hear the word ‘caregiver,’ but there are upwards of 1.4 million young adults (between the ages of 10 and 20) currently providing care for an aging ...