Caregiver Resources
The Best Products for Managing Heavy Incontinence of 2024
Posted by Chad Birt on Fri Apr 19 2024
If you care for a loved one with urinary incontinence, you’ve probably noticed that their symptoms get worse during the winter. This happens for two reasons. First, cold weather causes a drop in body temperature. That makes the muscles around the bladder tense up, increasing the risk of bladder spasms and urinary voids. Second, less sweat is produced during the winter, so more liquid is processed by our kidneys instead of our pores.Read More
Download Our Free Guide to Nutrition & Feeding
Posted by Carewell Team on Thu Apr 18 2024
We created our Nutrition & Feeding guide for family caregivers who support loved ones with unique nutritional needs. Providing healthy, balanced snack and meal options is essential, but that’s often easier said than done. For instance, if your loved one has chewing and swallowing difficulties, they might benefit from food and beverage thickeners. But if you’ve never heard of these products or aren’t familiar with how they work, making the right choice can be overwhelming.Read More
Understanding the Difference Between an HSA and FSA + How to Use These Accounts to Purchase Caregiving Supplies
Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Apr 16 2024
If your family has recurring medical expenses, you’ve probably considered investing in a tax-advantaged account, like a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA). Both HSAs and FSAs can help you save money on medical care and supplies, but each has distinct differences. To learn more, we connected with several financial experts. Here, we compare and contrast HSAs and FSAs and provide tips for shopping with either.Read More
Caregiver Spotlight April 2024: Anica L.
Posted by Carewell Team on Fri Apr 12 2024
Meet Anica L, our Caregiver Spotlight winner for April. Anica is a solo mother by choice, raising her young daughter while also acting as the primary caregiver for her mother Barbara who has Alzheimer’s and Dementia. On top of that, Anica also works full-time as a family therapist. Between work, parenting, and caregiving, there’s rarely room for much else in her life. Yet Anica considers caregiving an empowering, and deeply meaningful experience that’s created a new and unexpected connection with her mother. But that’s not to say that there haven’t been incredible hardships along the way. Read More