Summary Caregivers can feel overwhelmed by the many different medical professionals, health care providers, and therapies involved with the person receiving care. This article offers strategies for managing this aspect of caregiving. Know the providers and therapies Caregivers can feel overwhelmed by the many different medical professionals, health care providers, and therapies involved with the […]

Summary Hiring in-home help can give caregivers a much-needed break from their duties. This article offers basic tips on choosing a home health attendant and then describes the different kinds of in-home assistance available. Choosing a home health attendant Hiring in-home help can give caregivers a much-needed break from their duties. Before looking for in-home

Summary Well-organized medical records help caregivers, doctors, and other health care providers give the best care to people. This article explains why keeping track of medical records is important and offers steps to take to carry this out. Why keep track of medical records? Well-organized medical records help caregivers, doctors, and other health care providers

Summary A care plan is an essential caregiver’s tool that details a person’s care needs, organizes a caregiving team, and assigns the caregiving responsibilities. This article describes the typical components of a care plan and suggests a process for creating one. Care plan elements A care plan is an essential caregiver’s tool that outlines a

Summary Caregivers commonly run into resistance from the person receiving care. This article offers several strategies for managing and lowering resistance, including being respectful, understanding the reasons for the resistance, and matching the solution with the problem. Resistance to care Caregivers commonly run into resistance from the person receiving care. Some seniors resist specific aspects

Summary Coordinating a loved one’s appointments, care, and follow-up can be a bewildering task. This article offers several effective ways to optimize care coordination, including using features of the Maia Care app. Coordinating care Coordinating a loved one’s appointments, care, and follow-up can be a bewildering task. Even someone who is relatively healthy can have

Summary Balancing caregiving responsibilities with other aspects of life and (in many cases) work is one of the most difficult things about being a caregiver. This article offers some steps for achieving this balance. The importance of caregiving-life balance Balancing caregiving responsibilities with other aspects of life and (in many cases) work is one of

Summary Caregiving involves many decisions, both large and small. This article explains the importance of making timely decisions in caregiving, and then offers several ways to improve the decision-making process and handle any family discord. Decision-making in caregiving Caregiving involves many decisions, both large and small. They range from ongoing daily judgment calls, such as

Summary Adult day care centers are places where adults receiving care gather to socialize under the supervision of trained staff. This article explains how adult day care works and how it can benefit both the person receiving care and the caregiver. It then describes the two main kinds of adult day care, some common services,

Summary Family caregivers frequently need to reach out for help, whether in the form of information, guidance, or support. This article explains some ways to assess whether a source of help can be trusted or not. It then lists and describes some major reliable sources of in-person and online help for caregivers. Assessing sources of