Caregiving

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As a loved one ages, it may become necessary to bring in outside help to ensure his or her needs are met, especially if adult children are being squeezed between the responsibilities of full-time employment and raising their own kids. Fortunately, there are companies that specialize in helping families navigate what can feel like an overwhelming process. Some of them focus on managing patients’ medical needs; others focus on non-medical assistance. Still other companies blend both types of care. In this Q&A article, three experts in the field of home health care answer some of the questions families may have.

By Carrie VittitoeOnce a loved one has decided to move to a retirement community and selected the one to call home, the hard work of “rightsizing” begins. This is the process of going through the house and belongings to find what will work in one’s new home and lifestyle. The process can be physically and emotionally grueling, but taking some of the following ideas into consideration will make the process feel much more manageable.Selecting Your Living SpaceEven if the retirement community has been decided upon, selecting the right room or apartment within the community can [...]

By Carrie VittitoeWhether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.“(Missing doctors when making hospital rounds) is a challenge and takes strategy. I ask the nurses on duty what the doctors’ schedules are. They can [...]