Caregiving

What would you like to accomplish with your care recipient before your journey together ends? A veteran caregiver shares her suggestions for creating and executing a bucket list with an aging or ill loved one.

There are personal, professional, ethical and legal aspects to consider when deciding whether to use so-called “granny cams” to monitor the care seniors receive in their own homes and in long-term care facilities.

Even when family caregivers have access to help, many still come up with excuses to turn it down. Learning to accept support and assistance will ensure you can have a life apart from the needs of your care receiver.

You've heard about the value of being a "life-long learner." But, the truth is that, all of us--caregivers and patients alike--are also life-long teachers of one another.

The much-anticipated book arrived a few days ago. Two hours later, I was well into this wonderful series of stories and poetry about caregiving.

Many people do not take the time to listen carefully to one another, and for this reason, hurt feelings and misunderstandings abound. Caregivers can avoid these challenges by listening at a deeper level and encouraging others to do the same.

The costly difference between male and female caregivers stems from one staggering statistic.

When a senior is so clingy that it interferes with caregiving tasks, day-to-day responsibilities in your own life, and critical me-time, it must be addressed before burnout sets in. Use these tips to set boundaries and regain some independence.

After years of caregiving, it may seem as though stress is the new normal, but there are positive personal changes that arise from taking care of a loved one.

There’s no getting around it: being a long-term family caregiver is bound to impact how you think and who you are as a person. Discover how to recognize and embrace some of the personality changes caused by caregiving.

It can be hard to avoid passing judgement on other people whose elder care situations we don't fully understand. Keep these important points in mind before criticizing a fellow caregiver's decisions.

Each caregiver's journey is unique, but most dementia caregivers come to realize there are a handful of principles that guide us while we are caring for our loved ones with cognitive impairment.

People taking care of elderly loved ones are often told to "just do your best." What does this well-intended advice really mean to a burnt out caregiver?

For family caregivers, spring is the perfect time to not only clean and organize their homes but also refresh their care plans. Use this pro/con method to evaluate and improve your caregiving routine.

Caregivers can make time for happiness, even if they're looking after a loved one with constant care needs. Here are 7 ways to honor your need for happiness.

Lavonne "Pepper" Paire-Davis,whose career inspired the movie, "A League of Their Own," recently died. She inspired an entire generation of women.

There are many benefits associated with expressing gratitude for the people who help make our day-to-day lives easier and happier. Use this list of thoughtful gestures to show your appreciation in a meaningful way.

Take these proactive steps to significantly reduce the risk of a home health aide stealing, and learn the proper procedures for reporting theft to the home care company to ensure the situation is rectified quickly and easily.

The dictionary defines a caregiver as “a person who takes care of an ill or disabled child or adult,” but this explanation falls short when it comes to describing these special people. Caregivers are angels here on Earth.

What does it mean to “trust your instincts?” When is it appropriate to rely on intuition, and when is it not? Discover the benefits (and drawbacks) of going with your gut.