Caregivers can apply the principals found in Steven Covey’s book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, to caring for aging relatives and empower your role of a family caregiver. Utilize these seven habits as a compass for caregiving stress. 1.    Take a Proactive Approach.  Caring … Continue reading →

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH CONTEST! NOMINATE CAREGIVER HERE! THE CAREGIVER CONTEST DRAWING IS TOMORROW, MARCH 31st!!! You may have already entered the contest– in which case, please rest assured that once you have entered the contest, your name … Continue reading →

When I was a kid, my dad used to stretch out on the sofa after supper. For his job he often drove all over the state, sometimes working long days.  Irregular hours were a part of his life. When he was home he’d often fall … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Using various applications on a Smartphone can help caretakers perform their jobs more effectively. By using some of the … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. When a patient or caregiver visits the doctor(s), it would be an interesting question to ask… “why do I … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Seniors and Caregivers – Long Distance Arrangements Can Work Caring for a senior takes a lot of time and … Continue reading →

Senior caregivers often go through the ups and downs that their senior may be going through. If you are a family member caring for your senior, you may not have the formal training of some caregivers. Dealing with the stress of being a senior caregiver … Continue reading →

Stress Reduction Tips for Caregivers Caregivers often experience high levels of stress. This is usually because they are providing care to a senior as well as tending to their own family and personal life. When stress levels reach a maximum, caregivers will place their health … Continue reading →

If you are a over the age of 55 and don’t want to be scolded by your doctor each time you set foot in the clinic or office, then you need to avoid eating certain foods. It can be tough to say “no” to cookies, … Continue reading →

This week, Dave Balch tells us about the Catch-22s of of Being a Caregiver and the tough issues that confront adult children of aging relatives. Most of us understand what the phrase “catch-22″ means: it basically means a no-win situation. No matter what you choose, … Continue reading →