Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life. – Proverbs 16:31
Elderly Care
Marriages may suffer as caring for aging parents demands their ongoing attention. However, good communication and planning can help ease the transition.
My caregiving season was unspeakably hard, but so worth it. I’m a changed person. I have memories with Mom I’ll never forget. I learned lessons I would not have learned otherwise. I have no regrets.
As many as 60 percent of those living in nursing homes do not have regular visitors. Have you ever considered building relationships with the residents at a home near you?
Caregiving – whether for the elderly, ill or someone with special needs – is a largely thankless job. Don’t try to handle it alone.
Whether you give time, resources or acts of service, give it knowing that you are breathing life into someone who may be barely hanging on.
Caregivers are like anyone else: We hate asking for help or encouragement. But we really need it.
Discussing your wishes for medical treatment- or who you’d like to be responsible for decision-making in the event you’re ever unable to make your own – is an important task. This document will help you facilitate discussion with your loved ones around these sometimes difficult issues. High-profile situations, such as the one involving Terri Schiavo, …
Many people think that the terms cardiac arrest and heart attack mean the same thing, when in fact they are quite different.
Article About: Emotional Health As people live longer, and as more progress is made in preventing the leading causes of death — such as cancer and heart disease — the chronic conditions of older adulthood make a more profound impact on families and society. Of these Alzheimer’s Disease may be one of the most devastating …
How can you help when your elderly mother or father who lives many miles away?
Becoming a caregiver involves major changes that can easily feel overwhelming. Consider these suggestions to help ease the emotional and physical strain.
Jean Hoffmann tells about her challenges and rewards of providing day-to-day care for an elderly parent.
Most parents are accustomed to caring for their children—no matter their ages. So what happens when these roles reverse?
Taking care of aging parents is one of life’s toughest responsibilities. But planning and cooperation will ease the adjustment – for parents and adult children alike.
Many families never discuss the delicate issue of finances until faced with a crisis. But sorting through money matters now can make all the difference.
Understanding the Difference Between a ‘Living Will’ Declaration vs. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
When caring for an aging loved one, do you ever ask, When is it okay to take care of myself? Or, How long can I go on like this?
Though your elder loved one may be ravaged by old age and mental difficulties, their need to actively practice their Christian faith is important.
If you have been trying to go it alone in caring for an elderly loved one, remember that burnout is a very real possibility. It is important to acknowledge the impact caregiving is having on you and to get support and good counsel about available services and resources.