Q. How many hours can caregivers work a day? My mother shouldn’t be alone.

A. 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 allows caregivers to work three to four 12-hour shifts in one week without working overtime, but also helps maintain consistency with the same caregiver. Continue reading →

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)

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)