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Most people think hospice only happens at home or in a hospice facility. But if your loved one currently lives in an assisted living community,…
Liz Brown has worked in almost every health care setting. As a master’s-educated nurse, she’s worked in hospitals, community health, and home health. But there’s…
There are a lot of reasons you might find yourself in Watertown, Connecticut, on the hunt for the best things to do. Whether you are…
Making the decision to move to an assisted living community is stressful enough. Now you’re tasked with finding an assisted living community that’s close to…
No one plans on burning out. You knew caregiving might be stressful, but you did not expect to feel helpless, disillusioned, or completely exhausted. Your…
Falls are scary. Not only can they cause major injury, but they can also cause older adults to become fearful and even depressed, making it…
Whether you’re just now stepping into a caregiver role or you’ve been a caregiver for years, you’ve probably already realized that caregiving isn’t just about…
When you are a caregiver for a loved one, winter can seem to last forever. The holidays have passed, yet spring still seems so far…