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7 Tips for Handling Caregiving Challenges

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.

Chad Veach on his new book Unreasonable Hope

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.

This Nurse’s Nightmare Saved a Life

By Pat Miller2 min read

The dream didn’t make any sense, until I got to work that night…

man and woman walk along the beach holding hands

A Willing Spirit: 5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

By Shelly Beach6 min read

An experienced caregiver offers advice on how to take care of yourself so you can care for others.

4 Hidden Benefits of Caregiving

By Valerie Reiss3 min read

Caregiving can be taxing work, whether one is a professional in the field or is caring for an aging parent or other loved one, but it’s heartening to learn that studies suggests caregiving also carries with it health benefits both physical and psychological.

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