Articles by CarePathways RN Care Managers

In this section we have listed articles by our RN Care Managers and contributing authors. These articles are listed by title and we hope you find them very useful and informative.

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Articles by Clare Absher, RN, BSN

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