Caregiver Resources

These must-read articles and critical checklists give you clarity, confidence, and up-to-the-minute information. Any time you have a question about taking care of the elderly at home, you’ll find the answers here.

Recent Articles

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Caring Village: Families & Professional Caregivers Working Side-by-Side

Home Care for Elderly in Their Own Homes: Key Takeaways Working together, family and professional caregivers ensure consistent home care for elderly loved ones with less stress for everyone Understanding …

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Caring for a Disabled Family Member: Emotional, Practical, and Financial Support Guide

Caring for a Disabled Family Member: Key Takeaways Caring for a disabled family member is meaningful, complex, and emotionally demanding. Nearly 63 million Americans share this experience. A typical family caregiver in …

A Complete Guide for a Caregiver Caring for Elderly Parents

Key Takeaways:  Caregivers spend an average of 27 hours per week providing care, and 24% provide 40 or more hours a week  Taking care of elderly parents requires planning for medical, emotional, and …

Communications

How to Choose the Best Captioned Phone

How to Choose the Best Caption Phone

Many older adults experience hearing loss that prevents them from enjoying phone conversations with friends and loved ones, making them feel more isolated and increasing their sense of loneliness. This …

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Memory Keeping to Preserve Your Family History

Our families are everything. But how quickly does time fly? So many birthdays, holidays, cherished moments quickly come and go over the years. We take photos and do our best …

The 6 Best Books about Caregiving

The Best Books About Caregiving

Are you looking for a book about caregiving? Here are six of the best caregiving books available today. Let us know which one is your favorite!

Financial and Legal Planning

How Rising Food Prices Affect Seniors

How Rising Food Prices Affect Seniors

Rising food prices affect seniors in many ways. Will your loved one have to choose between eating a healthy meal and filling a prescription?

How to Get Paid As a Family Caregiver

How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver

According to the CDC, over one in five adults have provided care for friends or family members over the past 30 days. Of that number, one in three provides care …

Best Identity Theft Protection Services

Best Identity Theft Protection Services

It is time to protect yourself from identity theft. As we recently shared in an article, more than 33 percent of U.S. adults have experienced identity theft and more than one …

Home Preparedness and Maintenance

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How to Help Your Loved One Age in Place

There are many resources, programs, and options available that can help you age in place successfully.

Why Seniors Face Increased Risks on Stairs

The Hidden Dangers: Why Seniors Face Increased Risks on Stairs and How a Stairlift Can Help

Discover the hidden dangers seniors face on stairs and learn how a stair lift can help them maintain independence and prevent falls.

Best Stairlifts - Bruno Independent Living Aids

What are Stair Lifts?

What are stairlifts? And does your loved one need one? Read more about our stairlift recommendations and contact us today with any questions!

Medical

Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Arthritis

The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Arthritis

Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet can help manage arthritis symptoms and potentially slow disease progression. What should you eat?

What's the difference between palliative care vs hospice?

What’s the Difference? Palliative Care vs Hospice

Has your loved one been recently diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness? Learn what palliative care and hospice have to offer.

What Is Incontinence

How is Incontinence Diagnosed?

Incontinence affects millions of Americans each year, learn more about incontinence and how to manage day to day.

New Care Technologies

A senior woman with her daughter and daughter sitting together

Caring Village: Families & Professional Caregivers Working Side-by-Side

Home Care for Elderly in Their Own Homes: Key Takeaways Working together, family and professional caregivers ensure consistent home care for elderly loved ones with less stress for everyone Understanding …

An elderly woman

Caring for a Disabled Family Member: Emotional, Practical, and Financial Support Guide

Caring for a Disabled Family Member: Key Takeaways Caring for a disabled family member is meaningful, complex, and emotionally demanding. Nearly 63 million Americans share this experience. A typical family caregiver in …

A Complete Guide for a Caregiver Caring for Elderly Parents

Key Takeaways:  Caregivers spend an average of 27 hours per week providing care, and 24% provide 40 or more hours a week  Taking care of elderly parents requires planning for medical, emotional, and …

Well-being

A Complete Guide for a Caregiver Caring for Elderly Parents

Key Takeaways:  Caregivers spend an average of 27 hours per week providing care, and 24% provide 40 or more hours a week  Taking care of elderly parents requires planning for medical, emotional, and …

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When You Become a Caregiver Overnight: What to Do First 

When You Become a Caregiver: Key Takeaways Many people never plan on becoming a caregiver. It often happens suddenly, after an illness, injury, or life change that leaves a parent or loved …

National Caregivers Month: Honoring In-Home Caregivers

National Caregivers Month: Key Takeaways  Every November, National Caregivers Month honors the 63 million Americans providing unpaid care to loved ones at home  In-home caregivers balance emotional, physical, and financial …