Caregiver Resources
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
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
5 Tips for Preventing Medicare Scams
Posted by Chad Birt on Mon Oct 17 2022
The Medicare Open Enrollment (MOE) period runs from October 15th to December 7th each year. If you or someone you care for is preparing to join a Medicare plan for the first time, it’s crucial you know how to spot and protect yourself from scams. These tips can help:Read More
Signs that Death Is Near: How to Prepare for the End-of-Life Process
Posted by Sophie Bebeau on Mon Oct 17 2022
Nobody wants to spend time thinking about the death of their loved ones. If you’re one of the more than 30 million people in the United States who have taken on the responsibility of caring for an aging family member, it's important to learn the common signs that death is approaching to help provide a more comfortable passing. Read More