After a stroke, survivors often rely heavily on their family members for care. The focus during recovery is also typically and understandably centered around the patient. It takes a lot of work for a person to regain functioning and adapt to more permanent changes. While this focus is necessary for the health and well being Read More

Most people who consider the idea of a family caregiver think of women in this role. The truth is, men are catching up. Today, about four in 10 family caregivers are men. These men are husbands, sons, brothers, son-in-laws or neighbors. They are tasked with the same duties as female caregivers but have their own Read More

Caring for an aging loved one is always difficult, but challenges increase when that person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. This disease causes a deterioration of the brain over time, and that sometimes makes behaviors unpredictable. Some seniors might forget who their loved ones are, lash out or even resist care. Part of learning how to Read More

Creating a work / life balance is something that most of us struggle with on a day-to-day basis. Between managing a career, tending to a family and trying to find time for ourselves, life gets busy, and most days, we plead for an extra hour or two of time to get things done. Achieving work Read More