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Advice for Caregivers

How to Help Your Senior Mom Through the “Holiday Blues”

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://cottageassistedliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/How_to_Help_Your_Senior_Mom_Through_the_Holiday_Blues.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”off” sticky=”off” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] While the winter holidays are meant to be a time filled with loved ones and happiness, for some people, this season can cause intense feelings of sadness and even depressive … Read more

3 Critical Assessments You Need Before Beginning in Home Care

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] When you are tasked with figuring out the best way to provide good care for Mom or Dad, the first step is to determine the level at which they are currently functioning. But, unless you are with your parents all day, every day for … Read more

Real Talk: The Truth about Caregiver Burnout

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Caregivers are some of the most amazing people on the planet—giving generously of their time and energy to care for elderly parents and other loved ones with very little personal return. They can also be some of the least healthy. Unfortunately, there often seems … Read more