How to get to know your Loved One’s Neighbors if you’re a Long-Distance Caregiver
The term “long-distance caregiver” may sound like a contradiction, but it’s not an uncommon scenario in the U.S....
5 Tips for Improving Home Safety for the Visually Impaired
In 2004, some 3.3 million people over the age of 40 were living with blindness or low vision....
Empowering Caregivers is Vital to Preventing Falls
Last winter I slipped and fell in my driveway. It was early in the morning, so I did...
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Awards Grant to Support Services for Omaha Families Affected by Alzheimer’s
Funding Will Support Caregiver Support Services’ Caregiver Wellness Summit NEW YORK (May 31, 2018)— The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America...
Caregivers: Honor your loved one’s end of life preferences
In the early eighties after having suffered a heart attack my grandmother wrote a letter. The letter outlined...
Pharmacists as Caregivers
A few years ago, my father-in-law experienced a major medical crisis and as a result he was hospitalized....
Caregiver Wellness: Bathing Strategies for Frontline and Family Caregivers
Three years ago, my mother-in-law (“Mom”) was hospitalized after she contracted a terrible strain of influenza. At the...
Caregiver Wellness: Tips for Effective Gloving and Handwashing
Have you ever heard the saying “cleanliness is next to godliness?” This popular saying highlights the importance of...
Caregiver Wellness: Coasting on Memories
It is normal to experience the highs and lows of life as you care for someone you love....
Caregiver Wellness: Resources to Create Your Caregiver Action Plan
As a family or professional caregiver, you play an important role in maintaining the health and well-being of...
