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Find out how to successfully ask employers to provide more support for caregiving employees

6 Tips for Getting Caregiving Support From Your Employer

The coronavirus pandemic has intensified the already challenging task of juggling caregiving and a career. To help overwhelmed family caregivers,...

6 hygiene tips help you keep bedridden seniors healthy and comfortable

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6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors

When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling...

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How to Help Seniors Get Up Without Injuring Yourself: Safe Transfer Techniques [Video]

Protect your back while helping your older adult get up Many caregivers have aching or injured backs and shoulders because...

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Find Humor in Caregiving to Ease Tension and Boost Mood

Caregiving has its funny moments Funny moments can happen while you’re caring for an older adult. Of course, chronic illnesses...

Senior care during the coronavirus pandemic

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Senior Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Coronavirus worries add stress to caring for older adults. Rebecca Rushing, BSN, RN, from FirstLight Home Care shares advice on...

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Long Distance Caregiving Tips: A Comprehensive Guide

Caregiving from a distance is challenging When you live far away from an older adult you’re caring for, you might...

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8 Essential Senior Foot Care Tips for Improved Health

Healthy feet help seniors stay as mobile, balanced, and independent as possible. To reduce the risk of foot problems that could...

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8 Practical Tips for Enjoyable Outings with Seniors

Taking seniors on a fun outing can seem like a major challenge. But with advance planning, it can be an...

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5 Top Tips Make It Easier to Help Seniors Get Dressed

Getting dressed and undressed is an everyday task that’s challenging for many older adults. A variety of health conditions can...

caring for aging parents

7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents

When helping aging parents, we may accidentally say things that make them upset or disrespected. To make conversations more positive...

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