Tag Archives: long-term care

Caregiver Burnout: It’s Okay to Ask for Help

The demands of caring for an aging parent can be overwhelming. Unlike professional healthcare providers, like physicians and nurses, informal caregivers – typically family members and friends – simply aren’t emotionally and mentally equipped to manage the stress and burnout that can come from assisting a loved one who is aging or ill. (more…)

Making the Move: How to Help Seniors Transition into a Long-Term Care Facility

Moving an elderly friend or parent from one location to another isn’t easy. This is especially true when the move involves saying goodbye to their lifelong home. Making the transition from independent homeownership to a more communal retirement or long-term care facility can quickly take its toll on an elderly individual. As such, it’s important to take extra time and care when preparing seniors for this big life change. The following are a few things to consider when it comes time to help an elderly friend move on. (more…)