by mg_user | Nov 18, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
Medical operations and procedures have certainly come a long way with the advancements in technology, but complications can still arise mid or post-surgery. For many patients undergoing surgery, receiving anesthesia is the norm, but seniors and anesthesia is not...
by mg_user | Oct 30, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
It should come as no surprise that remaining financially stable as we age is a high priority – now more than ever. With close to 20 percent of the population being 65 and older by 2030, the rising demand of elder care planning is hard to ignore. Investments are one of...
by mg_user | Oct 19, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
Providing care for a loved one is a huge responsibility, which is why many siblings decide to work together and become caregivers. Although this can be a great way for family members to share this responsibility, it is not uncommon for caregiving conflicts to arise....
by mg_user | Sep 28, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
As unfortunate as it is, it’s a simple fact of life that we experience cognitive decline as we age, leading to a decreased sense of independence. This is never an easy thing, which is understandably why many older adults resist receiving help from their caregivers or...
by mg_user | Sep 16, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
When most of us hear the term ‘elder abuse,’ we typically associate it with physical or emotional abuse. However, there are actually seven different types of elder abuse that sadly affect millions of older adults across the nation. One of these types of abuse is...
by mg_user | Sep 2, 2015 | Caregiver Corner
The responsibilities of caregiving can certainly be stressful and can take serious tolls on your mental and physical state. Although caring for a loved one can be very satisfying for the person, it can also create many stressful issues as well. The added work and...