When all signs point to a change in residence for your parents, your role as caregiver is pivotal in helping them make the right decisions and plans for the long term.  Be sure that the decisions you make allow for their personal preferences and changing needs.  Some questions to ask include

A look at multi-generational caregiving Men and women, and all age groups—from kids to seniors—are taking on responsibility for providing care to a family member. Here are some facts and real-life stories that will give you a snapshot of the reality. Children and teens Until recently, these youngsters were known as “invisible caregivers.” They can […]

Unique challenges, unique solutions By Scott McNabb Many of us imagine the average family caregiver as a middle-aged woman looking after her father or mother, who perhaps lives in the next town over or even in the same house. But this is 2014 and that picture has changed. Families are more dispersed and diverse, with the […]

Finding a reliable and qualified care provider or home-helper for your parents requires research. The best advice I can give is to be relentless and don’t compromise on the quality of care, training and expertise of care providers and their availability to fit your schedule. Your parent’s well-being is linked to stability and routine in […]

Home Sweet Home: that’s where most of us want to be. And, any stage in our lives, our ability to find and pay for suitable housing is, to a large extent, an essential key to our well-being and quality of life. Simply put… out housing choices in mid to later life make a big difference […]

Whether you’re planning ahead or on the fly, a lucky few of us will find instructions for care in a sealed envelope just waiting to be opened in a time of need. The reality is, most of us enter the caregiving world with few guidelines as to what our parents and love ones really want […]

This wise advice will help you stay strong, clearheaded and positive at difficult times on your journey.  How ready are you to provide care and what type of care is needed? This may be your reality check. This quick questionnaire will help you determine the type of care and support your older adult may need. […]

To improve your caregiving stamina, it’ll take more than a little work on your abs. Being “fit to care” requires a healthy mind and body and a good old-fashioned dose of a “can-do” attitude. Make it easier on yourself. Think positive and make things happen … at your pace. Be upfront, be creative, and have […]

As an honest-to-goodness member of the “sandwich generation, you’re not the only care provider. Juggling work, school, and the needs of your children and those of your parents is more than enough for one person. You’re likely finding very little time for yourself, and chances are your sleep, dietary needs, exercise routine, and personal time […]