Articles
The Importance of Taking Vacations as a Caregiver
It's important for caregivers, who deal with higher levels of stress and a greater likelihood of illness, to find the time to get away and take vacations.
The Benefits of Coordinated Calendars for Caregivers
For Caregivers, using a coordinated calendar can save time and energy, help you avoid mistakes and miscommunications, and ultimately reduce the stress.
How Yoga can Help Caregivers
According to a UCLA study, “practicing yoga each day can improve cognitive functioning and lower levels of depression for caregivers.”
How to Perform Background Checks on Professional Caregivers
Before you hire a professional home caregiver to help your aging loved one, you should absolutely validate his/her work history through a background check.
The Emotional Impact Caregiving Can Have on a Family
We know that caregiving can be tough. Find out the three main ways that Caregiving can have an emotional impact on a family unit.
4 Ways the Caring Village Family Caregiver Guide Checklist Can Help You
Our Family Caregiver Guide Checklist will help you understand what important Financial and Legal, Medical, and Estate planning documents should be created and held on to for you or a loved one.
How Texts and Emails Cause Communication Issues for Caregivers
Using texts and emails to communicate, when emotions are running high and stress levels increase, can cause miscommunications between Caregivers.
Great Summer Activities for You and Your Aging Loved Ones
Are you a Caregiver? Here are our suggestions for great summer activities to do with your aging loved one that are fun for the whole family.
The Impact of the Rapidly Growing Aging Population
By 2020 the number of adults 65+ will outnumber those 5 & under. It’s important to be aware of the changing landscape to anticipate the corresponding shift
4 Things You Should Consider Before Becoming a Family Caregiver
Family caregivers make up the bulk of long-term care services for older adults. Should you take care of your loved one on your own to save costs?