by Sasha | Mar 30, 2026 | Family Caregiving
If your loved one has embraced use of a cell phone, tablet, or other digital device, it has likely facilitated caregiving and communication. In fact, much of your relative’s day-to-day life may happen online. It’s convenient: bills get paid online....
by Sasha | Mar 23, 2026 | Family Caregiving
If you are a male caring for a family member, you may feel socially isolated in your role. In fact, men represent at least 38% of family caregivers across the nation. You aren’t alone, but you are likely to have different challenges than women do. And,...
by Sasha | Mar 16, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Ever wonder how well your local hospital performs in terms of patient care and safety? Online tools can help you find out. Look to the stars. Medicare gathers hospital data regularly. It posts the information on its Care Compare website. To make comparisons simple,...
by Sasha | Mar 9, 2026 | Family Caregiving
If you are named as healthcare decision maker for your loved one, you may be called upon to make very important decisions on very short notice. At a time like this, it’s easy, and very human, to get caught up in fear. Unfortunately, fear does not make for the...
by Sasha | Mar 2, 2026 | Family Caregiving
It’s challenging to live far from a loved one with dementia. You need the eyes and ears of a local “boots-on-the-ground” team to support them. Once that team is in place, it’s important to stay connected with everyone—your relative and the care...
by Sasha | Feb 23, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Most adults have a resting heart rate of sixty to one hundred beats per minute. When the heart rate stays below sixty beats per minute, it’s considered slow, or “bradycardia.” (“Tachycardia” is when the heart rate is too fast.) This is an...
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