Among the most commendable and admirable decisions adult children can make is caring for aging parents. Our parents raised and took care of us when…
Taking Care of Aging Parents: How Home Care Helps Mom Remain Independent
May 10, 2018
Category: Caregivers
Elderly Drivers: Is Giving Up the Car Keys Good or Bad?
January 4, 2018
It’s one of the more challenging decisions we face in older years, and an extremely sensitive issue for adult children to initiate with their elder…
How Can You Keep From Crossing the Line Between Caring for Seniors and Overprotectiveness?
August 4, 2017
It is an amazing feeling to know that you are protected, safe and cared for. Fathers and mothers thrive on making sure their children are…
Continuum’s Top Time-Saving Caregiver Tips
April 6, 2017
Has your mantra lately been, “If only there were a few more hours in the day!” If you are a member of the “sandwich generation”…
Preparing to Care for Elderly Loved Ones? Follow These Steps First.
March 16, 2017
Mom is no longer driving and has begun to move around a little more slowly, so you and your siblings have decided to split up…
Asking for Help Is Essential for Caregivers | Home Care St. Louis
October 11, 2016
We’re a do-it-yourself culture; one that seriously values independence, and applauds individuals who pull themselves up by their bootstraps and take care of as much…
Attention St. Louis Caregivers: Are You at Risk for Emotional Overload?
March 16, 2016
Are you part of the growing population in St. Louis known as the “sandwich generation”? No, it’s not a fan club for pastrami on rye,…
St. Louis Caregiving Tips: The Importance of Art and Music – No Matter the Age
December 22, 2015
Art and music are so much a part of our lives from a very young age, starting from those first scribbles on paper (or walls!)…
Coaxing Employers to Be More Flexible About Family Caregiving Duties
August 4, 2015
If you’re one of the 40 million Americans providing care for an elderly parent while balancing a full-time job, there will be times you’ll need…
It’s Okay: An Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Guide to Letting Go of Guilt
February 10, 2015
If you’ve ever cared for a child or had one of your own, you know that one of the many frustrations of teaching children is…