What to Look for in a Medical Alert System for a Senior Loved One

What to Look for in a Medical Alert System for a Senior Loved One

Medical alert systems can be effective tools for helping keep aging loved ones safe when you can’t be there. But today, there are many options on the market. It’s hard to know which one is right for your parent or family member. Each person’s needs differ, but overall...
5 Secrets that Make Family Caregiving Easier

5 Secrets that Make Family Caregiving Easier

Many people who are caring for aging parents or other loved ones didn’t necessarily intend to assume the role of caregiver. They gradually gained more responsibilities over time or had to step in after an injury or diagnosis. Perhaps they may have been the only one...

What Are the Essential Documents When Caregiving?

There are several legal documents that are essential when you’re caring for someone, especially an aging loved one. Many people don’t prepare these documents until they think they are needed. Of course, if a document is not available when it is needed, you’ll miss out...

How a Care Contract Can Improve Care and Finances

When there is more than one member of a family who agrees to support in ANY way the care of a senior family member, the preparation of this agreement in writing will serve the family well. Many families might skip this step thinking “It’ll be fine! We’re family!”....