
Articles for Caregivers
In this section we have listed articles by our staff and contributing authors. These articles are not listed in any particular order. We hope you find them useful and informative.
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Apply for Veterans Benefits Online.
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The most common reason for discharge from an assisted living facility is the need for a nursing home stay.
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Founded in 1985, the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission is the nation's only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities and other retirement communities that meet its standards.
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The average cost for Nursing Home Care is about $50,000 a year. Like many people, you may think Medicare pays for it, but unfortunately it doesn't. Reference: AARP
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Articles by Clare Absher, RN, BSN
Tap into Local Resources for Homecare
Can I Get Paid to Care for a Family Member?
Choosing Home Care; What You Should Know
Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part III
Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part II
Money and Time Saving Strategies for Caregivers - Part I
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Choosing the Right Assisted Living is a Major Decision
Safety Modifications for a Senior Friendly Bathroom
BedSores... Persistent Attention is Key to Healing
BedSores... Easier to Prevent Than to Heal
Monitoring Care in Nursing Home
When Is It Time to Move Your Loved One to a Care Facility
Tips for Cutting Costs of Assisted Living
Senior Care Facility Tour: A Quick Screening Quiz
Should I Hire In-Home Help Privately or Through an Agency
Tips for Finding, Interviewing, and Keeping In-Home Help
Convincing Mom or Dad to Get In-Home Help
Vacationing with Aging Parents
Mom or Dad Has Alzheimer's... What Type of Care is Best?
Ten Tell-tale Signs That Your Aging Parents Need Help
Caring for Mom and Dad is a Family Affair
More Dos and Don'ts When Caring for Mom and Dad
What Does Assisted Living Really Cost?
Articles by Karen Rice, M.A., LNHA
What's New In Long-Term Care?
M E D I A T I O N
Family Caregiver Mediation
Home Safety and Dementia
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