Being a caregiver can be taxing, but looking after someone with cancer comes with its own special challenges. Take a look below at some tips to help you meet them. Eating Talk to your loved one’s healthcare practitioners about what any... (Read More)

Caring for elderly individuals, whether as a professional caregiver or a family member, is a profoundly rewarding yet demanding role. It involves providing physical support, emotional reassurance, and often, round-the-clock attention. Amid these... (Read More)

If you’re the caregiver for your parent (or parents), you know what a huge responsibility it is. There are many pitfalls to avoid while meeting this responsibility, so don’t make the following errors when fulfilling such an important... (Read More)

The holidays are a busy time of the year, and for many people, including caregivers, they are stressful as well. There's so much to do! Here are some ways to help make the holiday season more about joy and less about stress. Get some help... (Read More)

Seniors often think of heart disease as a natural part of the aging process. It is true that the risk for heart disease increases as we age, but there are a number of things seniors can do to reduce the risks by following these simple... (Read More)

Old habits can be hard to break. One of the hardest can be lowering your salt intake. It’s all too easy to get used to the current salt content of food (and even drinks, condiments and sauces) without even noticing it. However, if your caree... (Read More)

Are you looking for ways to boost your immune system and protect yourself from getting sick with a cold or the flu? Staying healthy doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some simple —yet highly effective — ways to help you stay healthier... (Read More)

As a caregiver, you're likely doing a lot of sitting, standing, bending and lifting each day. All of that movement can lead to back and neck pain. And if the pain is severe enough, it may make it difficult or even impossible to provide care to a... (Read More)

We’ve all seen (or at least heard of) reality TV shows that deal with hoarding. But what do you do if you’re pretty sure you’re the caregiver of a real-life hoarder? Understand what hoarding is In order to help the caree you suspect... (Read More)

There are usually two types of shopping: the fun, window-browsing kind, and the “have-to-do,” errand-like kind. If you’re a caregiver, you probably spend more of your time doing the latter, which can present unique challenges. But there... (Read More)