The Puppy Who Helps Her Deal with Diabetes
By Laura Beebe7 min read
She thought she couldn’t handle a very energetic puppy. She never could have guessed how that dog would help her manage her diabetes.
Caregiving
Whether you or a family member is caring for a spouse, parent or loved one, find support in articles, advice, prayers, and inspirational stories for caregivers.
Actor Courtney B. Vance on the Challenges and Rewards of Caregiving
The acclaimed actor, featured on the cover of the August 2016 issue of Guideposts, shares how he, his wife, Angela Bassett, and their children have all joined together to care for Vance’s mother, who is afflicted with ALS.
10 Signs Medications Could Be Causing Problems
If a senior you’re caring for is experiencing new difficulties, it might be time to look to the health cabinet.
Advice for Alzheimer’s Family Caregivers
By Lakelyn Hogan, Home Instead Senior Care Caregiving Expert3 min read
Alzheimer’s is a condition that is trying for both the patients and those who care for them. Here’s a checklist that can help family caregivers take care of themselves, even as they care for their loved ones.
Easing the Effects of Stress on Family Caregivers
By Lakelyn Hogan, Home Instead Senior Care Caregiving Expert4 min read
Research says caregiving takes a toll on work and family life. Here are some tips to help you navigate what can be a difficult and stressful time.
7 Tips for Coping With the Emotions of Caregiving
By The Editors2 min read
Caregiving can foster a wide range of emotions, both positive and negative. Here are seven tips to help you learn how to navigate them.
7 Tips for Handling Caregiving Challenges
By Brett Leveridge2 min read
If you are a caregiver for a loved one or family member, you may find these seven tips from professional caregivers helpful and instructive.
A Deeper Kind of Caregiving
By Carol Larson8 min read
She had her work cut out for her in caring for her new client, Roger. His yard and house were a mess after a long period of neglect. But she soon learned that job one was to show an interest in the man, not his house.
What His Daughter’s Brain Disorder Taught Pastor Chad Veach About Hope
By Jessica Toomer5 min read
The author of the new book Unreasonable Hope talks about the turning point in his family’s fight against a rare brain disorder.
10 Signs Your Senior Could Need Help
By Molly Carpenter, Caregiving Expert3 min read
The conditions of aging can leave seniors at risk in their own homes. Check out the signs that an older adult may need help at home.
Good Nutrition is the Best Medicine for Aging Adults
By Shannon Muhs, Dietitian, Medical Nutrition Therapist3 min read
A dietitian and nutrition therapist reminds us that good nutrition, exercise and companionship can be the best form of preventative medicine for seniors.
7 Tips to Help Boomers Talk with Older Loved Ones
By Jake Harwood, Ph.D., Communication Expert, University of Arizona2 min read
Many of us have experienced difficulty in discussing sensitive issues with older parents and grandparents as we care for them. Here are seven tips for keeping open the lines of communication.
