Caregiving

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Caregivers Provide Added Safety for Seniors with Memory Loss

Professional caregivers are trained to manage the care needs of a senior with memory loss, which presents special caregiving challenges.

posted @ Sunday, September 13, 2009 2:13 PM | Feedback (0)

Caregiverlist's Estate Expert on Good Morning America

Caregiverlist's expert talks about legal documents every family should have on GMA today.

posted @ Monday, August 24, 2009 2:41 PM | Feedback (0)

Sample Nursing Aide Test

Test your caregiving skills with Caregiverlist's sample nursing aide test.

posted @ Monday, August 17, 2009 12:45 PM | Feedback (1)

Caregiver Employment Continues to Rise

Good news for caregivers and those thinking of becoming caregivers - more childless adults means more caregivers will be needed in coming years.

posted @ Monday, July 27, 2009 8:57 PM | Feedback (0)

Certified Nursing Aide Test Questions

Take our Certified Nursing Aide Sample Question or Practice test to sharpen your caregiving skills (or to just be reminded you are brilliant when you answer a question correctly).

posted @ Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:23 PM | Feedback (3)

What is the Veteran's Caregiving Benefit?

Veterans from certain foreign wars and their spouses do qualify for in-home senior caregiving services.

posted @ Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:08 AM | Feedback (3)

Coping with Caregiver Burnout

posted @ Sunday, June 07, 2009 6:06 PM | Feedback (0)

Home Care Workers Exempt from Overtime for Live-in Caregiving

The Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision to uphold an exemption for overtime pay for companion care services.

posted @ Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:49 AM | Feedback (0)

Early Warning Signs for Alzheimer's Disease

Detecting memory loss early can assist both the senior and the caregiving in planning for necessary care needs and to maintain safety.

posted @ Wednesday, May 27, 2009 11:16 AM | Feedback (1)

Preventing Elder Abuse

Several senior abuse scandals have come forth in the past month. While it’s sad to acknowledge such acts transpire, awareness is key to avoiding abuse scenarios.

posted @ Friday, April 10, 2009 4:30 PM | Feedback (0)

Senior Care Jobs

Many opportunities are available for employment in the senior care industry.

posted @ Friday, March 06, 2009 9:27 AM | Feedback (0)

Certified Nursing Aide

What duties are performed by a Certified Nursing Aide? The nursing aide certification teaches many senior care and safety skills.

posted @ Tuesday, February 10, 2009 11:42 AM | Feedback (1)

The Aging of Benjamin Button

The movie nominated for best picture, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, provides a peek into the wisdom of aging.

posted @ Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:41 AM | Feedback (0)

An Historic Inaugural - Especially for Our Seniors

On Martin Luther King Day, it is a reminder to take the time to understand how to connect with others, from all backgrounds, including when we have many generations in between.

posted @ Monday, January 19, 2009 12:21 PM | Feedback (1)

Senior Volunteering

As President-elect Barack Obama encourages Americans to volunteer next Monday, find out what senior programs in your area may need an extra hand.

posted @ Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:41 PM | Feedback (0)

Our new "First Grandma" Marian Robinson

The White House will soon be home to our "First Grandma".

posted @ Sunday, January 11, 2009 4:00 PM | Feedback (4)

Acupuncture Beneficial for Many Age-related Illnesses

Seniors in China regularly receive acupuncture treatments for age-related illnesses and research studies are beginning to show the benefits of acupuncture for seniors.

posted @ Friday, January 09, 2009 1:03 PM | Feedback (0)

Look Good to Feel Good

Research confirms that looking good does help you feel better!

posted @ Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:09 AM | Feedback (1)

A Caregiver

Ask you senior family members what their wishes are for care, should the need arise, so this will not be added to the list of emergencies should a medical emergency arise.

posted @ Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:45 PM | Feedback (0)

Cold Sore Virus Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

A new study indicates that the same virus found in cold sores is also present in many of those with Alzheimer's Disease. This discovery could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer's Disease.

posted @ Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:33 AM | Feedback (1)

Evaluating Nursing Homes

When considering a nursing home stay, even for a short stay for rehabilitation, learn more about their quality of care. State inspection results are only reported every 15 months and do not provide a full story.

posted @ Wednesday, December 03, 2008 6:45 PM | Feedback (2)

President-Elect Obama's Positions on Health Care Reform

Now that the election is over, take a look at the new president's position on health care.

posted @ Sunday, November 30, 2008 10:35 AM | Feedback (0)

Considering Caregiving Needs at Holidays

Take the time to notice any changes in your senior loved ones as you spend time with them over the holidays.

posted @ Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:32 AM | Feedback (1)

Planning for a 30-Year + Retirement

Remember as you plan for retirement that you will need savings to supplement your Social Security benefit for at least another 30 years, most likely.

posted @ Monday, November 24, 2008 11:38 AM | Feedback (1)

Caregiving Tools for Alzheimer's Disease

You are not the only one assisting a senior with memory loss and this website knows just what will help.

posted @ Monday, November 17, 2008 5:30 PM | Feedback (0)

Planning for care after an Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis

Once a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease is given, it is important to begin the discussions about how care will be provided and who will be providing the care. You should not assume all family members will want to be involved - sometimes there are those who do not want to participate in the care for both real and imagined reasons.

posted @ Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:32 PM | Feedback (0)

10 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

There are various types of memory loss but Alzheimer's Disease presents special challenges and identifying it early can be helpful for the senior and their loved ones.

posted @ Tuesday, November 11, 2008 10:12 PM | Feedback (1)

Elder Care Abuse

Every state in the USA offers an elder abuse hotline for anyone to call when they are interacting with a senior who may need more care or assistance or protection from someone who does not have the senior's best interest at heart.

posted @ Monday, November 10, 2008 1:33 PM | Feedback (1)

A Banana a Day.......

Eating a banana is a natural way to lower blood pressure.

posted @ Sunday, November 09, 2008 10:09 PM | Feedback (0)

Obama's Grandmother Passes

News of Barack Obama's grandmother passing just a day before the election brings sadness we can all relate to when losing a loved one.

posted @ Tuesday, November 04, 2008 8:00 AM | Feedback (1)

Assist Seniors to Vote next Tuesday

Remember there are many ways to cast your vote next Tuesday and most communities have programs to assist seniors with transportation to the polls.

posted @ Wednesday, October 29, 2008 10:35 PM | Feedback (2)

Barack Obama: Taking Time Out for Grandma

Presidential Candidate Barack Obama announced he will take time off to spend with his ailing Grandmother in Hawaii.

posted @ Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:22 PM | Feedback (1)

Social Security Benefit Increase Announced Today

Today seniors discovered they will receive an increase in their Social Security benefit check beginning in January of 2009.

posted @ Thursday, October 16, 2008 4:31 PM | Feedback (0)

The Five Wishes: An Easy Living Will

Just like with insurance, we all hope we won't ever need a living will. However, if we ever do need it, we will really, really need it. It is also nice to have a living will already created as we grow older to make matters easier for our family caregivers. The Five Wishes simplifies this process, for just $5.00.

posted @ Tuesday, October 14, 2008 12:15 PM | Feedback (1)

People of All Ages & Physical Conditions Benefit from Exercise

Exercise provides health benefits to people of all ages. Scientific research from NIH shows the added advantages of physical exercise for older adults.

posted @ Monday, September 29, 2008 10:30 AM | Feedback (2)

Background Checks for Caregivers: Just the First Step

Many times, individuals do not press charges against a person who has stolen items from them or a Judge will allow arrest info to be removed from someone's record if they perform Community Service. This means there are individuals who have multiple arrests for theft, drugs or other crimes, and yet this information will not show up on their Background Check.

posted @ Wednesday, July 30, 2008 5:51 PM | Feedback (2)

Aging: We're All the Same in this Game

We all experience some memory loss at times. Where did I leave my keys? What time was the meeting? But when Alzheimer's Disease sneaks up on someone, it is a challenge for everyone involved.

posted @ Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:53 PM | Feedback (1)