When a storm hits, power goes out, or illness interrupts daily life, one of the first routines to fall apart is meal prep. For older adults living at home—especially....
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The Forgotten Frontline
When we talk about emergency preparedness for older adults living at home, most plans center around a primary caregiver—a spouse, adult child, or hired professional. But....
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The Refrigerator Test
When you visit an older loved one during the holidays, it’s often the hugs, laughter, and family traditions that stick with you. But sometimes, it’s what you notice on....
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After the Emergency: Rebuilding Routines for Stability
Emergencies come in all forms: a fall, a winter storm, a brief hospital stay. But once the immediate threat passes, a quiet challenge begins—the return to daily life.
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Benefits of a Short-Term Respite Stay in Assisted Living for Family Caregivers
Providing care to an aging parent can be rewarding. It can also be stressful and time-consuming. According to Caregiving in the U.S., the mental and physical toll on a....
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What is a Respite Stay?
Caregiving is tough a business for the family of an ailing senior — especially as the primary or only caregiver. There’s no such thing as a night off, or a weekend away.....
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Tips for Talking to a Parent About a Respite Stay
Caretaking is exhausting — physically, emotionally and spiritually. If you’re the primary caretaker for a parent, there is a wide variety of reasons why you might....
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4 Reasons to Consider a Respite Stay
If you are a long-term caregiver, you know firsthand the physical and emotional burden caring for an aging loved one can take. One of the cardinal rules of caregiving is....