Take charge to reduce the risk of dementia

Take charge to reduce the risk of dementia

Caregivers, Eldercare

Contributed by Jane Sandwood The World Health Organization states that currently, there are around 47 million people worldwide with dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. They define it as a syndrome in which there is deterioration to memory,...
Finding the right assisted living

Finding the right assisted living

Caregivers, Eldercare

With the explosion of assisted living facilities, finding the right one for a loved one can be difficult. There are many types of facilities that offer differing levels of care for your loved one, with uneven federal oversight. An October 2017 article by Consumer...
The Hidden Male Caregiver

The Hidden Male Caregiver

Caregivers, Eldercare

While women are viewed as the typical family caregiver, increasingly men are stepping up, either by choice or necessity. According to a recent AARP report, Breaking Stereotypes: Spotlight on Male Family Caregivers, 40% of the family caregivers of adults are male, up...
Caregiving with a Technology Assist

Caregiving with a Technology Assist

Caregivers, Eldercare

It comes as no surprise that the ‘sandwich generation’ is growing. More people everyday are caring for both their children and their parents. These caregivers are increasing ‘digital natives’ – they have always had technology in their lives. And they are looking...