People with Alzheimer's can easily get confused and frustrated, causing them to yell and hit, but there are caregiver tips that can help keep everyone safe.

Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors associated with dementia, but there are strategies and services to help prevent wandering.

Someday, maybe, the pendulum will swing back and I will find the perfect scenario that gives me the outlet I desire and the flexibility my family requires.

The biggest reason of all that we have bigger dreams for our children is simply that they have bigger dreams for themselves.

Before discussing plans, we recommend these aging in place considerations that discuss the different types of needs that the person may have.

The CARE Act is designed to support caregivers when patients go into the hospital, and when patients are discharged to their homes.

Lars Wanbergs’s story was a submission to our annual Caregiver Story Contest. He was a finalist in our contest. My father sat on the chair I had placed in the middle of the kitchen ready for his haircut. It would be easier to sweep up the silver clippings from the linoleum floor when I was done.… Continue reading Caregiver Spotlight: Caring for a Father with Bladder Cancer

Originally published by the Chicago Tribune. Caregivers who help their charges navigate the health system could be gambling with their own health.

California Hospitals Will be Required to Rope in Family Caregivers By Michael Sandler for Modern Healthcare A California state law that takes effect in the new year aims to help hospital patients better transition home with the aid of informed family members and friends, a move that could improve quality of care, prevent readmissions and cut costs.… Continue reading California Hospitals Will be Required to Rope in Family Caregivers

By John F. Wasik for The New York Times GIVEN the tens of millions of people in retirement or about to enter it, it’s surprising how few plan for something most of them will eventually need: help doing basic tasks at home. But perhaps it is not so surprising: It’s like learning a difficult new language late… Continue reading Learning the Unfamiliar Language of Home Care