Eldercare
When Sharing the Caring Becomes an Act of Love
Guest Blog There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over a family when the realisation arrives. You have been managing, adapting, covering the gaps, …
The Role of Hospice Home Care in Providing Spiritual and Emotional Support
by Brandon Heritz Hospice home care is a lifeline for many families, offering compassionate support during one of life’s most challenging times. Imagine …
Why Continuum of Care Is Important When Choosing a Retirement Community
by Mathew Gorman As you or your senior loved ones continue to age, unavoidably, there is a steady loss of ability to care for yourself as fully as you as soon …
Manchester Elder’s Abuse Caught on Camera Leads to Campaign for Reform
Eldercare is now an established employment field wherein professionals care-givers are employed to provide care to elders who can’t look after themselves and …
Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions
THE INAPPROPRIATE PRESCRIBING of medications is linked to the increased hospitalisation of older people in Ireland, according to new research. The studies, …
They Go: Lessons Learned While Caring for the Dying
by Laura Anne White Forever alive, forever forward, Stately, solemn, sad, withdrawn, baffled, mad, turbulent, feeble, dissatisfied, Desperate, proud, fond, …
7 Things to Check before Joining a Retirement Community
by John Gary Retirement communities are a boom for elders in the modern age lifestyle. There are many elderly people around us who want to live the golden …
Signs of Decline: How to Know if Your Elderly Loved One is Ready for Assisted Living
by Len Haberman There are significant emotional and even practical barriers that make the decision to look at the option of assisted living, as a challenging …
How to Find a Great Carer for Your Aging Parents or GrandParents
by Andy C. Not everyone is fortunate enough to remain independent into their later years. As people age, their needs change and they require someone to take …
Various Ways to Improve the Lives of Senior Citizens through Internet or Social Media
by Kathryn Shepherd Social media is nowadays on everyone’s mind due to its immense success across the globe, irrespective of geographical location and other …
Switch Roles: Adjusting To A Rebellious Older Parent
by Jonathan Rosenfeld It may be shocking for caretakers to hear one of their aging parents say something that may be perceived as ‘rude’. Perhaps you are …
How to Interview for an Elder-Care Position
by David Harmon According to the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, an increased life expectancy combined with an ever-growing older population plagued with …
What Everyone Should Know About Grandmas
Guest Blogger: Christy Weatherspoon When I was nine, a family friend looked after me during the summer when my parents were at work. Her name was Rosemary …
Preparing for Senior Care
Guest Blogger: Lisa James With each passing generation comes a fresh new idea for making the most out of retirement and senior years. It should come as no …
It is Never Too Early to Start Planning for Senior Care
Guest Blogger: Lisa James The baby boomers are starting to age and they are looking for a new and different way of life. They are often not ready to retire at …
How to Make Your Kids Love Going to School
Guest Blogger: Mike Hawks Children in general hate going to school. There can be a number of reasons for this. Parents tend to take this lightly and force …
Vote for Service-Learning/Volunteering Blog Post
Frances Shani Parker’s blog post Service-Learning Reflections Poem has been nominated for the Assisted Living Today (ALT) Award for Best Senior Homes …
How to give your parent a peaceful passage: Nine pieces of bedside wisdom
Guest blogger Janice Van Dyck Is a “good death” possible? We get lots of advice on how to live a good life, but who teaches us to die well? Death is the …
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