What Is Sundowning? Why Evening Confusion Happens and How Families Can Help
Many families notice it before they have a name for it. Mom seems fairly settled in the morning, chats over lunch and enjoys an afternoon visit. Then, as the …
Author: Anna Belley
What Safety Training Do Healthcare Workers Need Each Year, and How Can Nurses Keep Their Credits Current?
Ask anyone who works in a hospital, clinic, long-term care home or home health agency about their calendar, and you will hear about the same recurring items: the annual …
Can You Get Paid to Take Care of a Family Member at Home? How Caregiver Pay Programs Work
Plenty of families end up caring for a parent, sibling or spouse long before anyone uses the word “caregiver.” It starts with a few grocery runs, then help with …
How Does Loneliness Affect the Health of Older Adults Who Live Alone?
Many older adults enjoy living on their own. The home is familiar, the routines are their own, and the independence feels earned. Yet a quiet house can also mean …
How to Help a Lonely Elderly Parent Who Lives Alone: 9 Practical Ways to Build Connection
Many adult children know the feeling. You hang up after a short phone call with Mom or Dad, and something in their voice lingers. They said they were fine. …