6 Alternatives to Assisted Living

For many families, assisted living feels like a very expensive elephant in the room. No one wants to think about it and dreads what will happen when the time comes. And yet, assisted living care is a multi-billion dollar branch of the American healthcare system that...

PTO for Family Caregivers

Taking care of another person is among the noblest things someone can do. And as caregivers know all too well, it is also among the most exhausting. Family caregivers provide vital, life-saving support to elderly parents and loved ones but they also run a high risk of...

Nursing Home Reform Doesn’t Benefit Family Caregivers

In February 2022, the White House unveiled a plan to protect seniors through a nursing home reform plan. This reform addresses a number of important issues for seniors and the professional workers who care for them. There are plans to enforce stronger regulatory...

How to Keep Dignity in Mind While Caregiving

It can be difficult to watch a parent age. Safety will always be the main priority – even if that comes at the expense of some of their independence. If you are asking yourself how to maintain your loved one’s well-being and dignity, you aren’t alone. In a recent...

How to Talk to Your Loved One About Safety Monitoring

The first and most important job of every family caregiver is to ensure the safety of their loved one. One of the biggest fears family caregivers have is that their aging parents or family members may suffer a fall, injury, or medical emergency when no one is around...