Sometimes it seems like avoiding the bureaucracy and getting things done within our healthcare system is next to impossible, especially when we’re trying to manage care for someone else.
Between the line-ups at the family doctor’s office, the waiting times… (Read more)

Q. My father-in-law has recently lost a considerable degree of mobility and now requires help with toileting, bathing and dressing. How can we help him retain his dignity? 
A. Be matter-of-fact, not condescending. Be understanding of the change in him.… (Read more)

Mrs. S’s “diaper rash” defied diagnosis, until she confessed to a church friend, “I daren’t use the retirement home call button because it costs money—and my daughter says I must save my pennies.”
Ms. B spent hours dodging her boss… (Read more)

1. When should a person move from living alone to a retirement or nursing home?
It is hard to make an exact determination, but one of the main things to be concerned about is the person’s safety when living… (Read more)

For some seniors, living alone becomes more of burden than they can handle. But there is no one senior residence home that fits all. Different homes are best suited for different needs. Lets study one case to understand the factors… (Read more)

Caregiving is like being in a dramatic movie where the inevitable end is already known but the story itself is unpredictable and full of twists and turns, highs and lows, peaks of joy and sorrow, high anxiety and quiet satisfaction.… (Read more)

We all know the age-old saying about what an apple a day can do for us. But when it comes to loved ones whose bodies and systems are aging, an apple may not be a good thing at all.
As… (Read more)

1. How many hours can caregivers work a day? My mother shouldn’t be alone.
In most cases, the number of hours a caregiver works in a day is divided by a two-week period of time, rather than per day. This… (Read more)

Mr. Smith is a 65-year-old widower who lives alone in a condominium apartment. His two children take turns to visit each week. Mr. Smith used to be quite independent in his daily living activities, but was recently admitted to… (Read more)

Becoming a caregiver can be an overwhelming experience. We often don’t expect to take care of our parents and can be overwhelmed with the responsibility. Some common tasks that accompany caring for aging relatives are:
- Time-consuming… (Read more)