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3 Critical Things to Know About Caregiver Burnout

Caregivers are incredibly important to us, and burnout is a very real issue. The term “caregiver” can apply to anyone who consistently looks after another person and their health on a regular basis. This could [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:05:41+00:00June 24, 2021|Aging in Place, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving, Caregiving Services, Diabetes, End-of-Life Decisions, Exercise, Health, Healthy Eating, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services, Mental Health, Senior Living|

Living At Home With Dementia

At the onset of dementia, an elderly person will probably be able to manage on his or her own without too much intervention. However, it is worth considering the support that is available as this [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:07:04+00:00January 22, 2014|Aging in Place, End-of-Life Decisions, Health, Home Care, Home Care Service, Home Health Care Services|

What Is Hospice Care?

Hospice care is used to improve the quality of life for people with life-limiting diseases, usually at the point where their illness is seen as being terminal. It is important to note that hospice is [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:07:05+00:00January 7, 2014|Caregiver Decisions, Caregiving Services, End-of-Life Decisions, Home Care|

What Does It Mean to Age In Place in 2021?

As we age, we have various challenges to overcome and to live with, whether they come from failing health, low income, loss of a partner or companion or something else. A viable option to this [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:07:05+00:00January 2, 2014|Aging in Place, Caregiving, End-of-Life Decisions, Home Care, Home Care Service|

What is a Living Will?

A living will allows you or a loved one to speak even if you or they can no longer actually speak. Of all the issues in Elder Care Law (and in life planning in general), [...]

CareGivers of America2024-12-02T22:07:11+00:00October 18, 2013|Caregiving, Caregiving Services, End-of-Life Decisions, Home Care, Home Care Service|