Summer is a time of year that many people look forward to. The season provides sunshine and warm weather, making it easier to enjoy life and partake in fun activities. The weather also makes it so that there is more for people to do unlike during the colder weather that the winter presents. This can especially be the case for…
Caring for an aging parent from afar may seem like a daunting task. Technology, a flexible family plan, and local resources, however, help adult children surmount the challenge. Long-distance caregiving for aging parents is possible by following five useful tips. What is long-distance care? Family members who provide care to their senior parents yet live an hour or more away…
The coronavirus health crisis has spurred ongoing social distancing in the country. Social distancing measures are critical to preventing the spread of the virus. As a consequence, many older adults are left lonely and isolated. Here are ways to promote togetherness during the Covid-19 pandemic. Firstly, it is important to recognize that seniors are more susceptible to severe illness upon…
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, most Americans will become caregivers at some point in their lives. In fact, family members provide 80 percent of the long-term care in this country—yet many feel unprepared for their role, and provide care with little or no support. Most family caregivers have other responsibilities—jobs, caring for children, and often as not, caring for…
