Caregiver Resources

Long term care providers of the elderly are often faced with difficult decisions. Caregivers should know the benefits of senior day care.

Oct 15, 2009 - Patricia Davis

Becoming educated about in-home assistance and retirement communities can prevent the necessity of making decisions under the stress of illness, a fall, or aging.

Aug 13, 2009 - Ginny Temple

Carolyn Rosenblatt's The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents is a good resource providing a legal perspective on caregiving issues like driving, home care workers, more.

May 23, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Ever coordinate meals to help a neighbor following the birth of a baby or tried to arrange rides for a friend after surgery? Turn to this resource for easy organizing.

May 3, 2009 - Joanne LaSpina

Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer's patients do not lose their hearts and souls and the essence of who they are when they lose their memories.

Apr 8, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

A person caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be hopeful, connect deeply with his or her afflicted loved one, & help self and loved one heal old emotional wounds.

Apr 8, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Interfaith of The Woodlands, Texas, presents a workshop "Unraveling the Mystery of Caregiving" providing resources and skills for family members who care for loved ones.

Mar 3, 2009 - Hildra Tague

Quan's caregiver book offers a holistic understanding of the late life stages, and touches on virtually every issue a person caring for aging parents will deal with.

Mar 1, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

There are an abundance of caregiving resources available online. Online caregiver-related videos can be a particularly useful resource for busy family caregivers.

Jan 18, 2009 - Lisa C. DeLuca

This book, written for baby boomers by an expert in geriatric care, is an essential guide for every adult whose elderly parents will need health care in the U.S.

Nov 6, 2008 - Lisa C. DeLuca

Home health care in the U.S. consists of two very different components. One is intermittent care. The other is private duty care.

Jun 11, 2008 - Kathy Quan

Helping elderly parents or a sick spouse or child can be overwhelming. More and more caregiver help is now available. Using it can ultimately help save time and energy.

May 5, 2008 - Lisa C. DeLuca

How to meet the challenges of caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer.

Feb 17, 2008 - Irene Taylor