According to the World Alzheimer Report 2013 titled “Journey of Caring: An analysis of long-term care for dementia,” more than 35 million people worldwide live with dementia. That number is projected to more than triple by 2050. Not to mention, around half of all older people in need of personal care are struggling with dementia….
The Search for a Compatible Caregiver
Finding a compatible caregiver for a loved one is not a task to be taken lightly. Especially if you are the one used to caring for your beloved family member or friend, it can be difficult to line up another caregiver with the same level of patience and dedication. After all, how can a stranger…
Five Common Questions About Home Care
If you are researching home care options, you are likely in the middle of a time consuming process filled with many big decisions. You want the best level of care, but you need to make sure it fits your budget. If you are arranging care for a loved one, you want to ensure that he…
The Importance of Self Care When Caring for Others
If you live in the same city as an aging loved one, you may be caring for that individual in your spare time. Whether you help coordinate quality home health care or you run errands for your loved one, the time and energy you spend helping to meet his or her needs requires your energy…
Signs That Your Aging Parents May Need Assistance
You are visiting your parents for the weekend, and you can’t help but notice that things at home are not what they used to be. Dirty dishes fill the sink. The trash hasn’t been emptied in two weeks. Piles of dirty laundry overwhelm the closet. Several newspapers have collected on the front porch. It’s undeniably…