- Healthy Retirement - Top Tips
By: T J Fisher - Jan 19, 2009
Are you among the large baby boomer population? If you are, you probably facing retirement very soon. Are you ready for it? Most people only...
- How To Compare Care Homes
By: Dominic Donaldson - Jan 19, 2009
This article compares care homes with the options of sheltered housing and at-home annexes for the best provision of care for an elderly relative.
- A Little Liberty From Living With Disability
By: Anna Stenning - Jan 19, 2009
Investigating the ways disability equipment can improve daily living and the quality of life.
- Caregivers Need To Take Care Of Themselves Too
By: Art Gib - Jan 16, 2009
Taking care of an elderly loved one or someone who is homebound on a long term basis can be extremely stressful. Caregivers can suffer from their...
- Senior Home Care Services On The Rise in America
By: Jordan McPelt - Jan 15, 2009
Senior home care services are typically the non-medical services accorded to adults as a way of assisting them in their daily living. The service...
- Some Tips For Aging Gracefully
By: Art Gib - Jan 14, 2009
Getting older can be hard to accept: but the truth is, senior citizens are the fastest growing segment of our population. How well we thrive when...
- Seniors Who Age in Place and the CAPS that Help Them Do It
By: Art Gib - Jan 14, 2009
When the time comes that you must make a decision for yourself or for a loved one that is simply unable to manage their own day-to-day living...
- Why Not Consider A Reconditioned Stairlift?
By: John McElborough - Jan 13, 2009
Stair lifts are designed to help people who have difficulty in walking up stairs, or those who are wheelchair bound. These lifts can range in size...
- What Comes After Care Giving?
By: Susan Ellis - Jan 13, 2009
When the care giving role has finished, the individual usually experiences a loss of identity. Here are eleven steps for successful transitioning...
- Going Overboard With Palliative Care
By: Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson - Jan 12, 2009
Palliative care is the new buzz word in healthcare. Learn the postives and negatives about considering palliative care in order to help yourself or...
- 25 Bad Habits Every Caregiver Should Avoid
By: Rebecca Sharp Colmer - Jan 8, 2009
Tips for caregivers for recognizing bad habits and how to reduce stress.
- Nursing Homes Lack Expertise in Recommending Hospice Care Placing Your Family Member at Risk
By: Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson - Jan 6, 2009
Dying should be the last place for self-interest, however many nursing homes lack the expertise and education or have financial motives relative to...
- 30 Signs Your Loved One May Need A Caregiver
By: Rebecca Sharp Colmer - Jan 5, 2009
This article is about looking for clues that may signal that your loved one need some cargiving assistance.
- Fighting For Family Members in Nursing Homes
By: Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson - Jan 2, 2009
If your family member is in a nursing home or rehab facility for a short or long term stay it's your responsibility to make sure they receive the...
- Helping Senior Citizens Stay Involved
By: Art Gib - Dec 31, 2008
As citizens age, loneliness becomes a very real issue. They may be in need of help from their loved ones to determine how they, in their golden...
- Automated Computer System Saved Arizona Octogenarian
By: Richard Barthallo - Dec 23, 2008
Are You Okay? That was the name of the automated computer system that saved an elderly 88-year old woman from Surprise, Arizona from a possibly...
- Important Safety Tips For Seniors
By: Art Gib - Dec 18, 2008
Due to the remarkable advances in health care and better living habits, senior citizens are living longer than ever before. Many choose to remain...
- Family Caregiver Training Offers Valuable And Insightful Information
By: Andy West - Dec 18, 2008
Getting the proper training in family care giver techniques will help you to preserve the life and health of your important loved ones for years to...
- Companion Homemaker Training: Researching The Best Information Available
By: Andy West - Dec 18, 2008
If you're interested in being a companion homemaker, you'll need to work on your people skills, including positive communication skills,...
- Home Care Training For Career Advancement
By: Andy West - Dec 16, 2008
It is important that caregivers be properly trained and educated in order to ensure the best possible care for those who need it.
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