Latest Contributing Articles
Nov 25, 2009
Caring for the Caregiver: How to Help Prevent Caregiver Burnout
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Kathleen Klein
Nov 20, 2009
Facing Thanksgiving After Loss: How to Survive Thanksgiving When a Family Member is Missing
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Jayne Mays
Nov 11, 2009
How to Plan a Funeral: Funeral Planning Advice and Checklist
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Charlotte Walters
Nov 7, 2009
Family Leave for Military Exigency, Caregivers: H.R. 2647 Expands Family and Medical Leave Act Coverage
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Linda Ashar
Nov 5, 2009
Three Essential Estate Planning Legal Documents: The Living Will, Power of Attorney, and Last Will and Testament
In: Elder Care Legal Issues
By: Vanessa Cross
Nov 3, 2009
When Kids Have the Flu: Comforting, Feeding and Entertaining Children Who Are Home Sick
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Gabi Larson
Oct 28, 2009
Get Paid to be a Caregiver for Elderly Parents: Pay Family Caregiver and Help Aging Mom or Dad
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Nellene Teubner Plouffe
Oct 15, 2009
Adult Day Care Centers: A Long Term Caregiving Option for Senior Homecare
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Patricia Davis
Oct 6, 2009
New Ideas in Long Term Care for Elderly, Seniors: Smart, Cheaper Lessons from Abroad about Community-Based Aging Care
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Ellen Freudenheim
Sep 30, 2009
In Home Care for Elderly Adults: Long Term Care Information for Seniors
In: In-home Senior Care
By: Patricia Davis
Aug 28, 2009
Hospice Referral Criteria, Non-cancer Patients: Guidelines for So-called Terminal Diseases May Be Inappropriate
In: Hospices
By: George Daleiden
Aug 24, 2009
Power of Attorney Abuse is a Crime: Financial Elder Abuse by a POA or DPOA is More Than a Civil Offense
In: Elder Care Legal Issues
By: George Daleiden
Aug 23, 2009
Loved Ones and Assisted Living: How to Smooth the Transition to a Care Facility
In: Senior Care Facilities
By: Kathleen Klein
Aug 14, 2009
Medicare-Paid Hospice Services and Reimbursement: Four Hospice Patient Service Levels Medicare Requires and Reimburses
In: Hospices
By: George Daleiden
Aug 13, 2009
Retirement Living Choices: Independent Living, Assisted Living and In-Home Care Options
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Ginny Temple
Aug 12, 2009
Who's Caring for the Caregiver? Six Tips for Avoiding Caregivers' Burnout
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Wendy J Meyeroff
Aug 6, 2009
Hospice Origins, Founders, Growth and Beliefs: How The Hospice Model of Palliative End-of-Life Care Emerged
In: Hospices
By: George Daleiden
Jul 28, 2009
Terminal-Palliative Sedation in End-of-Life Care: A Comparison of Terminal Sedation and Euthanasia in Hospice Care
In: Hospices
By: George Daleiden
Jul 22, 2009
Saving Yourself from Caregiver Burnout: Five Practical Tips to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Caregiving
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: JoAnn Sardo
Jul 22, 2009
The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver Education is Key to Coping with this Devastating Illness
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: JoAnn Sardo
Jul 22, 2009
Ten Practical Tips for the First-Time Caregiver: Living and Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia
In: Caring for Family Members
By: JoAnn Sardo
Jul 7, 2009
Emotional Challenges for Elderly Parents: How to Handle the Many Emotions of Aging Parents
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Melody Hicks
Jul 6, 2009
Avoid a Power Struggle With a Sick Child: Practical Tips for Effectively Communicating With Ill Children
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Katrena Wells
May 23, 2009
Legal Advice – How to Stop an Elder From Driving: Review of The Boomer’s Guide to Aging Parents, by Carolyn Rosenblatt
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 3, 2009
CareCalendar to Help Family and Friends in Need: This Online Calendar is a Timesaver when Trying to Assist Others
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Joanne LaSpina
Apr 8, 2009
New Research on Alzheimer's: Frena Gray-Davidson Presents a Brand New View of Alzheimer's
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Apr 8, 2009
Frena Gray-Davidson's New Alzheimer's Book: Review of Alzheimer's 911: Help, Hope and Healing for the Caregiver
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Mar 30, 2009
Plan Ahead for Elderly Parents: When Caring for Aging Parents, Some Basic Information is Needed
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Marianne Lepa
Mar 3, 2009
Interfaith Presents Caregiver Conference: Workshops and Information for Family Member Caregivers
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Hildra Tague
Feb 28, 2009
The Everything Guide to Caring for Aging Parents: A New Caregiver Book Review for People Taking Care of Their Parents
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Feb 22, 2009
Research on Alzheimer's Causes and Prevention: The Latest Findings on What Causes Alzheimer's Disease
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Feb 22, 2009
Latest Research on Alzheimer's Treatment: Effectiveness of Drugs and Supplements to Treat Alzheimer's Disease
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Feb 11, 2009
How to Select a Live-In Caregiver: Guidelines to Help Choose the Best In-Home Companion
In: In-home Senior Care
By: JoAnn Sardo
Feb 9, 2009
Coping With Dementia Symptoms: Agnosia is a Common Contributor to Delusions in Dementia Patients
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jan 30, 2009
Selecting a Memory Care Facility: Moving a Loved One into Assisted Living
In: Senior Care Facilities
By: JoAnn Sardo
Jan 29, 2009
How to Relate to Elderly Parents: Ways to Help Improve a Relationship with Aging Parents
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jan 29, 2009
Relating to Aging Parents: Why Relationships with Elderly Parents Need to Evolve
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jan 18, 2009
Online Video Resources for Family Caregivers: Caregiver Education Online Can Help Families Caring for Seniors
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jan 12, 2009
Dementia Diagnosis in Family Members: What to do Before/After a Diagnosis of Dementia in Spouse or Parent
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jan 5, 2009
Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents: Who is in Charge when Dealing with Aging or Ill Parents?
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Dec 19, 2008
Effective Communication Skills for Caregivers: Create a Better Life by Improving Interpersonal Communication
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Dec 19, 2008
Assertive Communication Skills for Caregivers: How Caregivers Can Communicate Effectively with Family Members
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Dec 10, 2008
Caregiver Role in Using a CPAP Machine: Ways Spouse Benefits While Helping Patient Adjust to CPAP
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Hildra Tague
Dec 8, 2008
Getting Started Using a CPAP Machine: Tips on Starting and Adjusting to CPAP Therapy
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Hildra Tague
Nov 28, 2008
How to Prevent Caregiver Holiday Blues: For Family Caregivers, Holiday Health is the First Priority
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Nov 28, 2008
How to Prevent Caregiver Christmas Depression: Caregivers can Maintain Holiday Health by Managing Christmas Burden
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Nov 20, 2008
Managing Your Parents' Money: An Elder-Care Conversation You Have to Have
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Fraser Sherman
Nov 17, 2008
How to Improve Communication in the Family: Caregivers: Fix Family Communication Problems to Ease Stress
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Nov 17, 2008
How to Deal with Feelings & Family Communication: Caregivers Can Use Feelings to Improve Communication in the Family
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Nov 6, 2008
Geriatric Care for Elderly Parents: Review of Dr. Dennis McCullough’s My Mother Your Mother
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Oct 28, 2008
What Happens When We Die? Physical Changes and Organ Shut Down Occurs Before and During Death
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Mia Carter
Oct 18, 2008
How to Take Care of a Dying Patient: End of Life Issues & End of Life Care Needs of the Terminal Patient
In: Hospices
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Oct 12, 2008
Causes and Prevention of Alzheimer's: Dr. Daniel G. Amen Offers Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Oct 12, 2008
Caring for Aging Parents: Understanding "Aging in Place" and "Slow Medicine" Can Help
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Oct 4, 2008
How to Talk To a Dying Person: What to Say to the Terminally Ill During the Dying Process
In: Hospices
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Sep 29, 2008
Elder Care Family Meetings: Discussing Helping Aging Parents
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Fraser Sherman
Sep 27, 2008
Health Care for Elderly Parents: Understanding Dr. Dennis McCullough’s "Slow Medicine"
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Sep 15, 2008
What Family Caregivers Need: How Caregivers Can Tell Family and Friends How to Help
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Sep 15, 2008
When Caregiver Burden is Too High: How To Ask for Help from Family - and Get it
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Sep 7, 2008
The Elder Care Challenge: Accepting Help: Those Caring for Elders at Home Can Learn to Enlist More Help
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Sep 6, 2008
Lessen Caregiver Burden by Accepting Help: Knowing How to Accept Support Can Help Overburdened Caregivers
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Sep 3, 2008
Moving Your Parents into Your House: Elder Care at Your Home
In: In-home Senior Care
By: Fraser Sherman
Jul 29, 2008
Manage Caregiver Stress: Family Caregivers Need Support to Prevent Burnout & Reduce Stress
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jul 28, 2008
Crisis Mode and Caregiver Stress: Prevent Burnout When Caring for a Chronically Ill Loved One
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jul 21, 2008
Caring for Elderly Parents: A Geriatric Care Manager Can Help Long Distance Caregivers
In: In-home Senior Care
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jul 8, 2008
Inside the Minds of the Dying: What Happens During and After Death
In: Hospices
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jun 28, 2008
Depression in the Elderly: Consequences, Symptoms and Treatment of Depression in Old Age
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jun 18, 2008
Memory Loss in the Elderly: What Causes Forgetfulness? Is it Always Alzheimer’s or Dementia?
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jun 12, 2008
Caring for Alzheimer's Patients: How to Help Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients With Daily Activities
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Jun 11, 2008
Intermittent Home Health Care: What's the Difference Between Private Duty and Intermittent Care?
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Kathy Quan
Jun 3, 2008
Caregiving and Elder Law Attorneys: Why Senior and Other Family Caregivers Need Legal Advice
In: Elder Care Legal Issues
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 26, 2008
What is Hospice? When Patients are at the End of Life, Hospice can Help
In: Hospices
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 23, 2008
Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients: Ways Caregivers Can Support Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Dorit Sasson
May 19, 2008
Home Health Care Options: When and How to Get In Home Caregiver Help
In: In-home Senior Care
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 14, 2008
Stress Management for Caregivers: Prevent Caregiver Burnout With Simple Stress Reduction Techniques
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 5, 2008
The Nursing Home Decision: How to Find the Best Way of Caring for Parents and Sick Loved Ones
In: Senior Care Facilities
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 5, 2008
Help for Family Caregivers: Utilizing Caregiver Resources Can Improve Quality of Life
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 1, 2008
Signs of Caregiver Burnout: How Family Caregivers Can Recognize Their Own Depression
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
May 1, 2008
Family Caregivers and Burnout: Two Simple Ways to Ease Caregiver Depression & Improve Health
In: Caregiver Support (general)
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Mar 31, 2008
An Overview of Dementia: Causes and Effects of Dementia on the Patient and Family Caregiver
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Mar 31, 2008
Deal With Delusions and Dementia: Tips for Family Caregivers on Dealing With Delusional Behavior
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lisa C. DeLuca
Mar 19, 2008
How To Care For An Elderly Parent: Baby Boomers Taking Care of Aging Family Members
In: Caring for Family Members
By: Lin Burress
Feb 17, 2008
Book Review of Mom's Cancer: Strategies, Support and Help for Caregivers
In: Caregiver Resources
By: Irene Taylor
Jan 18, 2008
Reasons To Favour Nursing Homes: Care Homes Should Be Taken into Consideration for the Elderly
In: Senior Care Facilities
By: Maria Zain
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