Planning

An increasing number of seniors who have been hospitalized are being discharged directly to home.  Unfortunately, many families are not sure about what needs to be done once their loved one returns. A lot of planning and preparation is needed to

With the growing number of seniors who want to age in place, more families are stepping up to support them at home.  In fact, 35 million Americans provided care to an elderly family member in the last twelve months. Unfortunately, there are many

A common question that family members concerned about an elderly loved one ask is “When is the right time to get them some help?” The first reply is usually another question: “Do you currently have concerns about their health

Discharging home can be great for a person who is ready to transition and has help at home. However, for someone who does not have a support system in place, it can be a little overwhelming.  Ho’okele Caregivers Maui can be the bridge home

Resource: Caregivers.com/magazine By Cheryl Coppola RN, MSN, OCN Keeping Safe at Home with Chemotherapy As more and more chemotherapy is given in outpatient clinics and at home, it is extremely important that caregivers and patients understand

by Max Zubatsky Resource: http://www.caregivers.com/article “Have a seat and we’ll call your name soon.” “Please fill out these forms to the best of your ability.” “The doctor will see you now.” Let’s face it; a doctor’s visit is not the ideal

By Kim Champion   Resource: http://www.caregiver.com/article   You’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you’re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work.

By Jennifer Bradley, Staff Writer/ Resource: www.caregivers.com/articles Forgetfulness is normal. Everyone has bouts of it; and even more with age. Whether a name, address or appointment, these facts slip through a person’s mind easily. For

By  Helen Hunter, ACSW, CMSW Resource: www.Caregivers.com/articles There are many stresses and strains in the relationship between adult children and their aging parents, but one of the greatest of these stresses is the daily responsibility of

By Peter Ganther Resource: www. Caregivers.magazine.com As caregivers to someone who is terminally ill, we must eventually think about end-of-life care for our loved ones. We want them to die in familiar surroundings with us and with dignity,