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

How to Convince Your Loved One to Stop Driving

How to Convince Your Aging Loved One to Stop Driving

For many older adults, driving represents freedom, independence, and autonomy. However, there comes a time when safety concerns outweigh the benefits of continued driving. Having this conversation with your aging …

How to Support Caregivers

How to Support Family Caregivers Without Asking, “How Can I Help?”

Caring for a loved one-especially someone with a chronic illness, disability, or age-related condition-is emotionally and physically demanding. And often, the person shouldering that responsibility is a family caregiver who …

The Benefits of Exercise for Arthritis

Exercise: A Powerful Tool for Managing Arthritis

While it may seem counter intuitive, exercise can be a powerful tool for managing arthritis. In fact, staying active is one of the best ways to manage arthritis symptoms, maintain …

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 …

memory keeping preserving family history

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

Print 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 …

Home Preparedness and Maintenance

Chart of Consideration Given to Home Modifications Needed to Safely Age In Place

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

The Latest Advancements in Assistive Technology for Seniors

Assistive technology for seniors enhances independence, safety, and social connections, incorporating devices like smart homes and wearables to improve quality of life and caregiving.

GPS Trackers for Seniors

GPS Trackers for Seniors

There are pros and cons regarding gps trackers for seniors. Read about geolocation tools for the elderly and how they benefit your loved ones.

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 …

Well-being

How to Convince Your Loved One to Stop Driving

How to Convince Your Aging Loved One to Stop Driving

For many older adults, driving represents freedom, independence, and autonomy. However, there comes a time when safety concerns outweigh the benefits of continued driving. Having this conversation with your aging …

How to Support Caregivers

How to Support Family Caregivers Without Asking, “How Can I Help?”

Caring for a loved one-especially someone with a chronic illness, disability, or age-related condition-is emotionally and physically demanding. And often, the person shouldering that responsibility is a family caregiver who …

The Benefits of Exercise for Arthritis

Exercise: A Powerful Tool for Managing Arthritis

While it may seem counter intuitive, exercise can be a powerful tool for managing arthritis. In fact, staying active is one of the best ways to manage arthritis symptoms, maintain …