Caregiver Resources

Having legal affairs in order can help you and your loved one as they advance in age. That’s why it’s so important to find an expert lawyer who you trust to draw up the right documents. Here, we offer a basic guide to elder law and how these professionals can help families like yours.

Everything You Need to Know About Finding a Lawyer for an Aging Loved One

Posted by Lauren Caggiano on Thu Oct 20 2022

Having legal affairs in order can help you and your loved one as they advance in age. That’s why it’s so important to find an expert lawyer who you trust to draw up the right documents. Here, we offer a basic guide to elder law and how these professionals can help families like yours. Read More

How to Sign as Power of Attorney for Your Elderly Parent in 4 Easy Steps

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Wed Oct 19 2022

Becoming your parent’s power of attorney (or POA) can be an important step as they age, especially if they can no longer make sound decisions surrounding their own medical and financial responsibilities. When you become a POA for your parent, you are called the “agent,” and your parent is called the “principal.”Read More

As parents and other family members age, we often get to a point where it's time to make that big decision: where will they live when they can't meet all their needs on their own anymore? For seniors who don't need the high-level, full-time medical care of a nursing home, in-home care or assisted living are the two best options. But how do you choose which is best for your loved one? This article serves as a simple guide to help you work through these three considerations so you can feel more confident in your decision.

How to Choose Between Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for an Aging Adult: 3 Important Considerations

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Wed Oct 19 2022

As parents and other family members age, we often get to a point where it's time to make that big decision: where will they live when they can't meet all their needs on their own anymore? For seniors who don't need the high-level, full-time medical care of a nursing home, in-home care or assisted living are the two best options. But how do you choose which is best for your loved one? This article serves as a simple guide to help you work through these three considerations so you can feel more confident in your decision.Read More

12 Best Patient Lifts for Home Use (2022)

Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Tue Oct 18 2022

When a loved one begins to lose mobility, it can be difficult to adjust. As a caregiver, you have to balance the challenge that comes with helping your loved one move safely throughout the house and keeping yourself safe while you’re doing it. Lifting a person with limited or no mobility from place to place can be stressful and dangerous. Medical lifting devices are a great caregiver tool that can help lower the risk of injury.Read More