Caregiving Is Rewarding But Stressful

If you’re a caregiver, you know ย that taking care of someone who needs your assistance can be very rewarding. Being there for your loved ones when they need you is a core value for many. But being a caregiver can exact a high toll, and caregiver stress is...

The Caregiver โ€œAAAโ€ Dilemma

Many times we think we’re too selfish and often feel ashamed about it. But the truth is the caregivers get out of the habit of taking care of themselves. Here’s how it works; you find the whole thing almost impossibly hard, yet other caregivers do it...

Preparing for the Storm with Dementia

By: Gary LeBlanc The state of Florida has truly had its eyes opened on the proper need of dementia training for their special needs shelters after last Hurricane Irma. I have been extremely grateful to take on the task of educating and training Floridaโ€™s Heath...

How to Help Your Senior Manage Stress in Healthy Ways

Becky Moultrie – Assisting Hands Home Care – Is your elderly loved one feeling a bit stressed lately? Life can be chaotic at times and it can affect people in different ways. Some people try ignoring their stress and that only makes things worse. Other...

6 Benefits of a Caregiver Support Group

I have facilitated hundreds of caregiver support groups over the last four years. When a new person shows up I always ask, โ€œWhy did you come today?โ€ More often than not, the response is , โ€ I donโ€™t know, I just think I need some help.โ€ To which I say, โ€œThen youโ€™re...

Medicare in Florida: What You Need to Know

By: Jessie Smith Health insurance is notoriously and needlessly complicated. The process can be overwhelming, and finding the right plan for your medical and financial needs can be difficult. Medicare is no different. Medicare is a health insurance program provided by...