Elder abuse is a silent epidemic, and for seniors with dementia, the risk is tragically higher. Their cognitive challenges can make them unable to report mistreatment, while their symptoms may be mistaken for the progression of their disease, allowing abuse to hide in plain sight. As a caregiver, your vigilant, loving eye is their first line of defense. Recognizing the subtle and…
Finding the right person to help care for your older adult can be tough. The top priorities are that they’re treated kindly and their care needs are met. But sometimes things don’t go smoothly and it’s difficult to know if there’s a real problem or not. Kathy Macaraeg from Caregiving Made Easy shares 6 signs that could mean there’s a serious issue…
Legal issues that come up when caring for an older adult are stressful. You don’t know what you’re supposed to do, you’re afraid of costly mistakes, or you’re not sure when (or if) a lawyer is needed. To get answers, we asked Dennis Healy from ARAG, a legal insurance firm, to advise us on legal situations that affect seniors and family caregivers. Dennis…
