This collection of articles for caregivers can help you improve your caregiving skills whether you’re a novice or have years of experience. Authors include medical and geriatric professionals, nursing home staff, government experts on aging as well as fellow caregivers. Be sure to check often for additions and updates.
Featured Heart Article:
Heart 101
Find out about warning signs and risk factors for the three most common heart ailments.
Featured Stroke Article:
Strokes 101
There are three different types of strokes, according to one of the leading authorities on preventive cardiology in the United States.
Featured Diabetes Article:
Diabetes 101
Caring for someone with diabetes can be a daunting task. A skilled and knowledgeable healthcare team is extremely valuable when dealing with this condition.
Featured Cancer Article:
Cancer 101
Learn about the most common forms of cancer, including basic descriptions, risk factors and prevalence.
Featured Skin Care Article:
Changing an Occupied Bed
Step-by-step instructions to help you change the bottom sheet from under a bedridden patient.
Featured Legal Financial Issues Article:
Must Have Documents
While it may be human nature to procrastinate, some paperwork is absolutely essential if you are to carry out your loved one’s short- and long-term wishes.
Featured Infection Article:
Avoid Infection in the Home
Caring for someone at home means paying careful attention to infection prevention there, too. Learn how faulty hygiene, or even visitors, can lead to infection.
Featured Family Involvement Article:
Becoming a Caregiver
Whether you become a caregiver slowly over time, adding duties and tasks as a loved one needs more help, or you become a caregiver suddenly due to an accident, heart attack, stroke or sudden diagnosis of a serious ailment, you are stepping into a role for which few are truly prepared.
Featured Falls Article:
Exercises and Activities
Improving strength, balance and movement are important to helping older adults stay on their feet. There are many activity suggestions below.
Featured Dementia / Alzheimer's Article:
Risk Factors for Alzheimer's
Does AD run in families? Are aluminum cooking utensils a risk? What about artificial sweeteners and dental fillings? Learn more about AD's risk factors.
Featured Long Term Care Article:
Moving Someone to an Assisted-Living or Nursing Facility
When an older adult no longer desires or is capable of living independently, there are definite things to look for and ask when visiting a facility.
Featured Nutrition Article:
Mini-Meals for Elders
Small, frequent meals throughout the day may not be convenient for caregivers, but they make sense — especially for someone with dementia.