Categories for Caregivers & Loved Ones

Caring for an elderly loved one is a stressful undertaking for anyone. It not only is physically stressful, but also emotionally. This stress can build up over time and can even become worse as your loved one becomes harder and... Read More

Having conversations with your parents about their care can be very stressful. The stress can even be multiplied when you bring your other family members or loved ones into the conversation. Further stress comes when worries start to arise about... Read More

Worrying about the care of an elderly loved one is always a stressful time not only physically, but also emotionally. This stress only increases as loved one becomes harder and harder to care for. Stress tends to peak at an... Read More

With its personal touches and commitment to helping residents preserve their quality of life, The Crossings definitely feels like home Are your parents taking their medications each day? (Do you have to monitor the quantity of medicine to ensure that... Read More

By Joan Roche, Ph.D., MS, RN, CSWho Are the Family Caregivers? Family caregivers are relatives, friends, or neighbors who provide assistance related to an underlying physical or mental disability but who are unpaid for those services.  22.4 million to 54 million... Read More