Posts Categorized: Caregiving

It’s Medicare Open Enrollment time! October 15 to December 7 is your aging loved one’s chance to review and update their Part D prescription plan. Plans change every year, affecting cost and coverage, so it pays to understand the details.

As digital assistants become more commonplace, family caregivers might wonder what these devices can do to help their aging loved ones stay independent and safe at home.

If you care for an older adult who needs medical attention, it helps for you both to know the best way to clearly describe symptoms. The better the communication, the more accurately a doctor can diagnose what’s wrong.

Disasters can strike fast. Would your aging loved one be ready to go? A well-packed emergency “go bag” can help immensely, providing essentials such as medications, documents, and comfort items. Take time now to prepare one so it’s ready to go when it matters.

Falls are a big cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented by taking the right steps. A fall risk assessment by a doctor can help catch potential dangers early. Staying active with balance, strength, and aerobic exercises can also greatly reduce the risk.

Having trouble balancing your duties as a family caregiver with maintaining a connection with your grandchildren? It might help to reframe your expectations and get creative about how you show up in their lives.

It’s smart to be prepared to step in if something comes up that leaves your parent unable to handle their finances. But money can also be a very sensitive subject. Check out our simple conversation starters to get the ball rolling.

Most people are familiar with the term HIPAA and know that it somehow relates to sensitive health information. But the details of what exactly it means for family caregivers can be confusing.

For National Immunization Awareness Month, we take a closer look at shingles and the importance of older adults getting vaccinated. It’s a simple way to protect your loved one not only from the pain associated with the condition, but from other complications, too.

You may think grief comes only after a death. But if you have an aging loved one in your life, watching them change and move closer to the end of their life can stir up feelings of grief long before they are gone.