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10 Common Family Caregiver Confessions
Each day, we face new challenges and try, once again, to solve those that keep recurring. Caring for a loved one is trying work, and not every caregiver is able to keep a level head at all times. Moments of sadness, frustration and anger…

Hiring an In-Home Caregiver to Act as the Family Lookout
When caring for a senior, various health conditions can arise that are difficult to detect but often have some key indicators. Mood swings, changes in eating habits, and weight fluctuations. Hallucinations and physical injuries are all…

10 Symptoms of Mental Illness in the Elderly
Elderly behavioral problems can stem from a decline in mental health. In seniors, these issues frequently go undiagnosed or unaddressed. In fact, about 20% of U.S. adults age 55 or older experience some type of mental health concern,…