Saluting Caregivers
Family Caregiving and Money: How to Meet the Challenges and Keep the Peace
One of the biggest challenges and breakdowns in families is the handling and utilization of money. Let’s face it, we all have different ways...
The Advocate’s Family: Working Together in Harmony
Excerpted from The Advocate’s Heart by Suzanne Newman
If you are not the primary caregiver for your senior loved one, it is my hope that...
Family and Caregiver Services with Dan White
Dan White at Evergreen Washelli says that all senior caregivers must go through the last stage, which is the grief and loss of our...
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How to Avoid Burnout when Caring for Aging Parents
From The Dollar Stretcher: As a caregiver, you’re often faced with many responsibilities during your day. And with all those responsibilities, it’s easy to...
Suzanne’s TOP TEN Tips in Caregiving
1. Never “Parent Your Parent.”
Keep the respect turned on no matter what. When you order your parent, or be authoritarian over them it will...
Being Your Parent’s Best Advocate
In caring for my own mother, there were times that I look back and see how I began to find my own stride as...
Resentment, Caregiving and Your Spouse
Experiencing uncomfortable feelings as a family caregiver are normal, but resentment is one of the worst and almost everyone experiences it, and yet, they...
Why Hope Matters for Caregivers
I have never met a caregiver who doesn't struggle with accepting the reality of the situation that faces her. I don't think it's a...
Communicating with a Loved One who has Dementia
A well-respected geriatric care manager told me on my radio show that one-third of senior deaths involve Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related illnesses. If your...
