August 13, 2019
In a hyper-connected world, where you’re always trying to fit in one more thing, slowing down and relaxing can seem like the one thing your smartphone […]
August 12, 2019
There’s more than one way to avoid burnout. For this blog, we define burnout as the perception that you cannot change your environment and thus have […]
August 9, 2019
Pet therapy is a guided interaction between a person and a trained animal. It also involves the animal’s handler. The purpose of pet therapy is to […]
August 9, 2019
An appalling number of vulnerable care recipients are abused, exploited and neglected by professional caregivers and even family caregivers. A 2015 article on the topic estimated […]
August 8, 2019
For Alzheimer’s patients, music can be good medicine Music can improve the mood of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s and boost cognitive skills. “I’ve been a […]
August 7, 2019
Shirley Rees had told her children not to take any “heroic measures” if she ever became seriously ill. But it was only when doctors discovered kidney […]
August 7, 2019
Serving in the United States military is an honor. Serving in the United States military in combat is a distinction few achieve. Even among combat veterans, […]
August 6, 2019
Dental check-ups, medications, physicals – the list of a senior’s health needs go on. Not to mention, a caregiver’s health may suffer in the midst of putting a […]
August 1, 2019
Tips for Regaining Your Energy, Optimism, and Hope The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel that you’re in over your head or […]