May 10, 2022
Dementia Caregiving: Tips for Better Communication
Each year, more than 16 million Americans provide more than 17 billion hours of unpaid care for family and friends with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sometimes caregivers live with or close to the person, and other times they live far away. No matter what kind of […]
April 6, 2022
Is it Time for Assisted Living? This Tool Can Help You Decide.
When the time comes to consider a change in living arrangements for yourself or your loved one, it can be both scary and confusing. There is so much to think about, and navigating senior living options can feel overwhelming. Sylvie Cotnoir, Executive Director at Laurel Place Assisted Living in Hudson, New Hampshire shares some ideas […]
February 9, 2022
Know the Signs and Get Relief from Caregiver Burnout
The Cleveland Clinic describes caregiver burnout as a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Thirty-six percent of family caregivers characterize their situation as highly stressful, according to a 2020 report on caregiving in the U.S. by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). Another 2021 study found that 42% of family caregivers experience […]
