Advice for Caregivers Archives

7 Ways to Protect Your Senior from Fraud

We all want the seniors in our lives to be safe from scams and fraud, but it’s not always easy to know how to help. Here are seven tips that should come in handy.

How to Ask Others for Help with Caregiving

By The Editors2 min read

If you’re a caregiver who feels as though you’re carrying a heavy load alone, here are some ways you can ask friends and family to chip in.

Conditions That Can Put the Brakes on Driving

By Elin Schold Davis, American Occupational Therapy Association4 min read

It’s important to be familiar with the medical conditions that impact a senior loved one’s ability to drive—and which adaptive strategies may help them stay behind the wheel.

10 Signs That Seniors May Be Unsafe Drivers

By Elin Schold Davis, American Occupational Therapy Association3 min read

So that you’ll know when to take action, here are 10 things to watch for in assessing whether a senior loved one is still a capable and safe driver.

10 Signs Medications Could Be Causing Problems

By Dr. Jane Potter, Director of the Home Instead Center for Success4 min read

If a senior you’re caring for is experiencing new difficulties, it might be time to look to the health cabinet.

Taking Care of You: Self-Care for the Caregiver

By Sabra Ciancanelli2 min read

One of the most important and often forgotten things you can do as a caregiver is to take care of yourself.

7 Tips for Handling Caregiving Challenges

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

If you are a caregiver for a loved one or family member, you may find these seven tips from professional caregivers helpful and instructive.

7 Tips to Help Boomers Talk with Older Loved Ones

By Jake Harwood, Ph.D., Communication Expert, University of Arizona2 min read

Many of us have experienced difficulty in discussing sensitive issues with older parents and grandparents as we care for them. Here are seven tips for keeping open the lines of communication.