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A daughter sits next to and hugs her mother as they look out a window at their home.Blog
What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for Your Elderly Parents
Caregiving can wear down anyone over time—physically, emotionally, and socially. When caring for an elderly parent becomes more than you can manage, the feelings can be complicated and...
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A senior woman facing relocation stress syndrome receives a hug from her granddaughter while looking at a picture frame, surrounded by moving boxes.Blog
Relocation Stress Syndrome: What Senior Caregivers Should Know
While moving a senior into a new environment is often framed as a “new chapter,” the transition isn’t always smooth. Older adults may have to move after an injury or diagnosis...
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An older woman and her adult daughter sit outside and discuss how to get power of attorney for a parent.Blog
How to Get Power of Attorney for a Senior Parent
As parents age, it can become harder for them to care for themselves and live independently. Adult children often help through family caregiving, but parents can also specify the type of help they...
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A senior woman sits on her living room sofa while an in-home caregiver stands behind her, brushing her hair.Blog
How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Hygiene
Even though you know it’s coming, the role reversal that comes with caring for aging parents can catch you by surprise. For many, this switch happens when we notice a loved one is starting to...
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An older man uses a digital blood pressure device in his kitchen. Monitoring devices for seniors can help track important health metrics.Blog
Elderly Monitoring Devices: A Caregiver’s Guide to Remote Safety
As a family caregiver, it can be hard to balance supporting your loved one’s independence with monitoring their health and safety. Many seniors want to live in their own home and on their own...
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A caregiver holds a young, smiling boy on her lap while caring for a child with cerebral palsy.Blog
What to Know About Caring for a Child with Cerebral Palsy
Your child receiving a cerebral palsy diagnosis can be intimidating. You may have concerns about providing them with the proper care and development support, and you likely have more questions than...
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Senior couple reviews papers after being defraudedBlog
Common Elder Fraud Scams & How to Avoid Them
Seniors are among the most common targets of scammers in the United States because they are thought to have assets, such as retirement savings or equity in their homes. In common elder fraud...
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A nurse talks with an older couple during an in-home care assessment.Blog
Everything You Need to Know About BrightStar Care's In-Home Care Assessment
If you’re considering in-home care for a loved one, you likely have many questions. Maybe you’re worried about a loved one living alone, or you’re realizing that caring for your...
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Two older people sit on their couch with papers and a laptop on a table in front of them trying to determine if they qualify for a caregiver tax credit.Blog
Caregiver Tax Credits: What Are They, and Who Qualifies?
Caring for a loved one is meaningful work, but it can also place financial pressure on you and your family. If you support an aging parent or another dependent, you might qualify for federal or...
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A boy wears headphones in front of a computer while doing homework. Family caregivers need to know how to support a child with autism.Blog
How to Support a Child with Autism: A Family Caregiver’s Guide
When raising a child with autism, you'll face challenges but also find rewards. It will help on your journey to learn about the autistic behaviors you might encounter and what drives them so...