Caregiving could be like being in the service--you're working more for the good of others than for yourself, you're working the actual direction of others, but your own needs are rarely considered. It's a tough job, as anyone who's been a caregiver will let you.    

As a Geriatric Care Manager, I'm often enjoying helping the caregiver to the extent of lending assistance and resources to the elder or person with special needs. Sometimes it is as simple as helping a caregiver recognize in themselves the symptoms of burnout due to the fact discussed within my

You've heard it said before, I'm sure, "If you don't take care of yourself, nobody else will." The vast majority of true in case you are a health professional. As a caregiver we are constantly purchasing for the well-being of others, and while waiting we avoid our own well-bein

It's tricky to watch as your parents decline. And they may complicate the situation by being in denial about their vulnerable appearance. It's up to you to acknowledge the true state of affairs and be straightforward in working with their increasing fragility. Several of issues end up being

Long-term care isn't something we very often think about before the need arises. Some assume which won't want to buy for whatever reason. Others just don't need to consider the chance that they will. But according to research by Conning and Company, 60% of people who reach age 65 will ev