Do you know about mindfulness? It is an intentional state of mind — a mind without judgement. It means living in the moment. Mindfulness can be achieved through practiced meditation….
Have you heard of TIFF’s Initiative? In 2005, Christine Olson’s 22-year-old daughter, Tiffany, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Palmetto. Christine was not notified of the accident until six…
More than one third of people over the age of 65 are susceptible to falls. In fact, the most common cause of injury in the elderly is falls. Do you know…
Each year more and more seniors go to the hospital for fall related injuries. Congress has passed the Elder Fall Prevention Act to better educate, expand services and determine the…
It doesn’t matter if you live in the same city or a distance away; coordinating multiple caregivers is a difficult task. You want to ensure everyone involved is on the…
Caregiving is difficult when you live in the same area as your loved one, but it is even more difficult and stressful when you are miles away. Here are some…
After years of bickering in the back seat of the station wagon, you have finally become friends with your brothers and sisters. But nothing can strain that relationship more than…
As you can see in this series, caregiving is not an easy task. Being a caregiver can be a full time job which can have physical, mental, and financial effects….
Caregiving can be a full-time job resulting in a financial strain as caregivers try to balance caregiving with work. Many take time off, take a leave of absence, or reduce…