How to Thank a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 32
How can you thank family caregivers? Perhaps your sibling lives close to your parents and handles most of the caregiving. Here’s what to do!
Caregiving, Simplified
These must-read articles and critical checklists give you clarity, confidence, and up-to-the-minute information. Any time you have a caregiving question, you’ll find the answers here.
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Recent Articles
Bladder Control Supplements for Incontinence
Wondering what is the best bladder control supplement? Get a registered nurse’s take on which vitamins, minerals and supplements can help.
Respite Care | Season 1, Episode 31
Respite Care helps family caregivers by giving them a much needed break from caring for a loved one. Here’s how to find respite care near you.
Communications
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 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 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 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
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 …
How to Avoid Identity Theft
Did you know that more than 33 percent of U.S. adults have experienced identity theft? More than one in four older adults, aged 55+, have experienced identity theft. Â Identity …
Home Preparedness and Maintenance
Stair Lift Installation
Everything you need to know! How stair lift installation works, how much installation costs, how to find a stair lift installer & more.
3 Important Stair Lift Options
Standard stair lifts help take the struggle out of climbing up and down stairs, but there are three popular power options worth considering that help make using a stair lift …
Best Wheelchair Ramps
Print Updated April 2022 Caring Village may receive commissions for purchases or leads made through links in this article. ADA Info Before You Buy Best Threshold Ramps Best Modular Ramps …
Medical
Bladder Control Supplements for Incontinence
Wondering what is the best bladder control supplement? Get a registered nurse’s take on which vitamins, minerals and supplements can help.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer affects more than 240,000 women each year. Find out what you need to know about breast cancer.
What is Diabetic Neuropathy?
If your loved one had diabetes they are at risk for diabetic neuropathy. Find out how you can prevent and manage this serious condition.
New Care Technologies
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 …
The Best Ways to Increase TechKnowledge for Older Adults
Technology provides us with the means to connect with our family, friends, and much more. It is how we remain safely at home and FaceTime a family member or order …
Best Tablets for Seniors
Print Updated November 2021 Caring Village may receive commissions for purchases or leads made through links in this article. Did you know that New York City deployed 10,000 tablets to …
Well-being
Bathing Your Loved One Who Has Dementia
Bathing a loved one with dementia can be a challenge. Check out these Top Tips from a registered nurse for helping make bathtime a success.
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
What do over 53 million Americans [i] have in common? Answer: They are the “unsung heroes”, unpaid caregivers that provide personal care for a family member or loved one – …
How to Care for Your Children and Aging Parents
Do you care for your aging parent? Do you also care for a child at home? Keep reading for practical tips and resources to help the sandwich generation.