“I am looking forward to moving to a nursing home facility.” This isn’t a phrase you hear often from seniors. That is because most seniors…
We Don’t Want to Move to a Nursing Home, But Can We Afford In Home Care?
January 9, 2017
Tag: Family Caregivers
Family Caregiver Resources to Better Support Elderly Loved Ones
December 14, 2016
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has reported that family caregivers are “routinely marginalized and ignored within the health care system.” With about…
More Men Providing Care for Older Family Members
July 9, 2014
With diseases like Alzheimer’s affecting women more frequently, more men are providing care in the home. According to two studies by the Alzheimer’s Association and…
Balancing Your Role as the Adult Child of Aging Parents
March 20, 2014
The role of family caregiver is a special one, but it also often comes with a stigma that the caregiver is a saint or a…
Alarming Effects of Sleep Deprivation
January 21, 2014
Are you part of the sandwich generation—someone caring for both children and elderly parents? Add the stress of work, a full activity calendar, and a…
Tips to Save a Relationship From Caregiver Stress
June 21, 2012
Caring for a loved one is rewarding in many ways, and can often strengthen a relationship between a caregiver and the person receiving care. However,…
What It Takes to Move an Elderly Parent into Your Home
June 7, 2012
When considering bringing an elderly parent into your home, there are more things to consider than just space. Caring for another person takes time, patience,…
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 8, 2012
Did you know that most family caregivers are women caring for their aging mothers? This Mother’s Day we honor all of the mothers in our…
Continuum in the News
March 6, 2012
Our founder and president Barth Holohan was interviewed by the Webster-Kirkwood Times for their article about how those 80 & older represent the fastest growing…
Planning on Family Caregiving? How to Financially Prepare
October 5, 2011
On average, working Americans lose an estimated $3 trillion in wages, pension, and Social Security benefits when they take time off to care for an…