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How to Find a Qualified Nurse Registry

When your loved one requires professional in-home care, a nurse registry can simplify the process of finding and hiring a helper. Not all registries are created equal, though, so it’s important to do everything possible to make sure you get access to qualified individuals. Ask for Detailed Information Find out all you can about the...

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What You Should Know About Hiring Through a Nurse Registry

A nurse registry is a useful resource when looking for in-home care for your loved one. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to use a registry to find a caregiver. You’ll Get Access to a List of Care Providers Nurse registries help match families or individuals with the perfect caregiver. Most registries,...

How to Care for Your Loved One While You’re Away This Summer

Being a caregiver for a loved one is an important job, and many times the role is filled by a family member or close friend. If you are a part-time or full-time caregiver for your aging loved one, you know how important it is to be available to assist on a daily basis. During the...

Should You Hire a Certified Nursing Assistant to Help Your Loved One?

You carry a heavy weight of responsibility as a caregiver, but you don’t have to handle it alone. Hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to visit your loved one in the comfort of his or her own home takes the pressure off of you while preserving and improving your loved one’s quality of life. Ongoing...

Meeting the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving

Acting as a caregiver for an aging or ill loved one can be a challenge if you live too far away to provide ongoing support in person. Here’s what you can do to manage caregiving at a distance. Understand Your Role Research your loved one’s condition and talk with your loved one’s doctor to determine...

How to Handle Repetition as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

It’s common for people with Alzheimer’s to begin to repeat themselves as the disease progresses, including asking questions more than once. If this pattern begins to frustrate you, ask a few questions of your own to determine the best way to handle the situation. Why is a Question Being Repeated? Pinpointing the triggers of repetitious...

5 Communication Strategies for Early and Middle-Stage Alzheimer’s

Each stage of Alzheimer’s brings changes in your loved one’s memory and his or her ability to communicate. Use these strategies to make interactions easier during the early and middle stages. 1. Maintain a Personal Connection Some people assume cognitive decline means Alzheimer’s patients don’t understand what’s being said, but it’s a mistake to behave...

How to Manage Visits with Your Aging or Ailing Loved One

The time you spend with aging relatives is important and valuable. Plan your visits ahead of time to make sure everything goes well and you will feel satisfied that you made the most of every moment. Feel free to use your visit as a time to evaluate how your loved one is functioning independently, and...

4 Strategies for Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Caregiving often means spending all your time, energy and strength helping a loved one navigate the difficulties of aging or manage a medical condition. Over 43 million Americans are handling this very difficult task, often resulting in caregiver exhaustion. Reduce your risk of burnout with these four strategies. Simplify Caregiving Duties If your loved one...

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