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Meet LifeCare's newest team member!
Home Care in Northbrook IL: Lynn Wellendorf, RN joined our LifeCare team in September of this year in the role of the Clinical Manager.
Tips for the future care of disabled family members
Planning for family members with special needs can be overwhelming, particularly when so many decisions may have lifelong consequences.
5 holiday tips for family members with dementia
The holidays can present unique challenges for families with a loved one suffering from dementia.
Care facilities find creative ways for family members to visit patients safely
Why don’t Patient’s Family Members take care of the PT instead?
Hey, you guys. I’m a CNA in nursing school at the moment and I work in a rehab that’s also a long term care facility. But anyways, the staff to patient ratio is usually a lot of patients to nursing assistants. And lately, visitation restrictions have been lifted so patient’s families are coming...
Caregivers need to know help is available
As our country’s population ages, more people who are not health care professionals are caring for family members in their homes. According to the Mayo Clinic, about one in three
4 Steps to Caring for a Family Member
Caring for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you'll play. It may start with driving your loved one to get groceries or to go to the doctor. Later, you may find yourself taking more time off from work, preparing meals or handling bills. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey, having a good framework to help guide both you and your loved one, will make the process easier. Here are some practical tips to…
A Family's Guide to Critical Care
A guide to provide family members with insight into the written and unwritten rules of critical care / ICU -- and help you navigate them. [Part 3]
How to Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver
As a family caregiver, you can get paid to take care of family members. Learn about how to get paid by Medicaid for caregiving services you already provide for an elderly or disabled family member.
Tips and Resources for First-Time Family Caregivers
If you're new to caring for a family member, these tips, resources and checklists can help you get organized and find support on your journey.
What rights do nursing home members have?
As you go through life, sometimes it’s not manageable to care for your parents and your children while continuing to maintain your own lifestyle. Nursing homes are a great way to give your loved ones the attention and care that they deserve. Services are in place to provide adequate care for elders in these homes.Read More
How to comfort your family member with Alzheimer's
The holidays can be a stressful time for a someone with Alzheimer's, and they may want to wander off.
When a Cold or Flu Strikes a Family Member
When Family Members Care for Aging Parents
My siblings and I joined the ranks of the 15 million or so unpaid and untrained family caregivers for older adults in this country.
Caregiving, or career? The choice no woman should have to make
Up to 80 percent of older adults are cared for at home by a family member, the majority of them women. That's led many caregivers to feel like they have to put their career on the backburner.
What is a HIPAA Release and Why Do I Need One?
This document allows family members to access your medical care information.
8 things to watch for if you, or a family member, is hospitalized
If you’re a patient or a family member, expect the above to happen -- and always be your own best advocate.
How Can You Make Meals Easier for Your Senior Family Member?
Home Care Floral Park NY-Meals can be a difficult time for your aging adult for a variety of reasons. Whether she simply doesn't like cooking or finds it too complicated to figure out what to eat, there are things you can do to make meals as easy as possible for your senior.
Can family force elderly member to enter a facility?
Tricia’s mother, Jane, has had a stroke and often has difficulty expressing her thoughts. She also has some memory problems. Living alone, Jane
Do You Know Three Generations of AARP Members?
Get in touch with AARP. We may want to feature your story in an upcoming article on our website or in one of our publications.
Caregiver Resentment: Family Members Who Don't Pitch In
It’s not the parent care that I resent, but the fact that I have three siblings and they won’t even recognize what I do, let alone really try to help, is endlessly grating on me.
