Chronicles of Caregiving: Giving up the Big Purse!
Are you caring for an older family member or friend? What are some of the challenges you face? Sometimes it’s those little things that make a big difference so share your stories with us so we can all...
View ArticleCalled to Stand – A Lenten Reflection for Caregivers
The Lenten season always reminds me of being very young and knowing that I had to give up something I absolutely loved to eat or drink for those long forty days. It also seemed the more I thought...
View ArticleSenior Elopement – Not a Walk in the Park!
The headline read “Lost elderly man found disoriented 180 miles from home.” This type of occurrence is becoming all too familiar as our population ages and has more risk factors associated with...
View ArticleElders & Technology: Enhancing The Quality of Life for Seniors
A couple of years ago The Telegraph shed light on how technological advancements can isolate elderly people. Technologies were labeled as digital barriers that practically quarantine seniors, which can...
View ArticleCaregiving: The Next Shift
After putting in her eight plus hours at work every weekday, when Sandy heads home at 5:00 her work day is not over, it only begins again when she walks in the door at home. Sandy, like many others,...
View ArticleCaregivers: The Hidden Victims?
There is certainly a new awareness in our communities about caregivers. Recently there was an advertisement on the internet promoting greeting cards to send to caregivers and the front of one card...
View Article6 Tips For Preventing Social Isolation for Seniors
The kids walked by her apartment twice a day. She sat by the window every morning watching; remembering and sometimes wishing they might stop by some day. Every afternoon they would parade down the...
View ArticleCaregiving is hard – mmLearn.org can help!
Recognizing the critical need for skilled caregivers mmLearn.org was created specifically to provide FREE on-line training and support for caregivers. With over 300 videos in English and Spanish,...
View ArticlemmLearn.org – Where Caregivers Go for Help!
With mmLearn.org, families who suddenly find themselves in the role of caregiver find free, practical information on mmLearn.org that reflects the reality of every day care giving, including such basic...
View ArticleThe Unexpected Rewards of Caregiving
While much talk on the subject of caregiving centers around the demands of being a caregiver -- and this responsibility shouldn't be taken lightly; it is a monumental, life-changing decision -- data...
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