6 Traits of a Good In-Home Caregiver
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
Knowledge, commitment and an ability to find joy are among the attributes of an effective professional caregiver.
Family Caregiving
Are You Caring for Yourself as a Family Caregiver?
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
Ignoring your own health is a common and serious hazard of caregiving, but you can take steps today to protect your well-being.
Does Working After Retirement Improve Mood and Cognition?
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Connection and engagement can be casualties of leaving the job force, but both are necessary to your well-being.
For Working Mothers of Young Children, Job Flexibility is Gold
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
It isn’t easy to find a balance between work and family, but it doesn’t have to be a pipe dream.
What to Do When an Older Loved One Resists Covid-19 Restrictions
By Lisa Weitzman4 min read
Gentle communication and understanding can make inroads.
How to Make Sure Your Loved One Has Essentials During the Pandemic
By Julie Hayes5 min read
Covid-19 restrictions have made shopping a challenge, but there are ways to do it safely and efficiently.
4 Ways to Prevent Falls
By Cindy Connolly1 min read
Slips and trips can lead to injury, but there are simple ways to reduce your risk.
The Angel Who Brightened His Mother’s Final Years
By Rick Hamlin7 min read
Living 3,000 miles away, Executive Editor Rick Hamlin wished he could do more for his aging mother. Then came a caregiver named Nora…
Share the Care: 7 Tips for Sibling Family Caregivers
By The Editors2 min read
An expert on family ties and aging offers suggestions to help siblings cooperate in caring for parents.
Listening to Stories as a Way to Connect with Your Dad on Father’s Day
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
By stepping into your loved one’s world—even if it’s not your reality—you may both find a greater sense of peace.
5 Suggestions for a Successful Father’s Day Celebration
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
Slowing down and embracing the moment can help make for a joyous occasion.
This Caregiver Became Like Family to Rick Hamlin
Listen as Guideposts’ Executive Editor has a conversation with Nora, the inspiring woman who cared for Rick’s mother in her final years.
