Five Things No one Told Us About Being A Caregiver
Caring for your loved ones is a beautiful and humbling experience. It can also be an extremely challenging reality. Sometimes the duties and tasks of caregiving have unforeseen consequences and create ripple effects into other aspects of your life. While these realities are sometimes minimized or overlooked, we want to take the time here to
Four Caregiver Tips to Cut Costs and Save
In 2023, the median cost for nursing home care was $13,535 a month. As the cost of out-of-home care continues to rise more have opted to take on the admirable responsibility of caring for their loved ones themselves. But at-home care also has associated costs. Getting paid to care for your loved one at home
Mass Care Link Helps Fuel Families with Feeding America Partnership
Fall River Home Care Service Provider Pledges Continued Donations for Every Member Served Moving forward Mass Care Link will be doing even more to help families in Fall River and beyond. As an adult foster homecare service provider, we already help Massachusetts residents receive the money and support they need to care for their loved
Who Will Care for You When You Cannot Take Care of Yourself?
The population in Massachusetts is aging. The Bay State now has more residents over the age of 60 than under the age of 20. As we age, it becomes increasingly important to plan for the possibility of needing care in our later years. For many of us, this care will come from loved ones who
No Live-In Caregiver? Here’s How to Access Free Home Care Services
Ideally, everyone would be able to continue to live at home as they age, with the in-home care they need for daily activities and sustained health. The benefits of at-home care are well documented, including safety, mental health and quality of care. But not everyone can afford these services. Have you recently considered how you
Getting adequate support online as you care for loved ones recovering from addiction
Substance abuse is a severe issue that can cause physical harm, bankruptcy and broken families. But despite the dire consequences, the problem is widespread. More than 59 million, or 21.4% of Americans 12 and over, have used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the last year. The good news is that many people have been
Achieving Balance: 4 New Year Resolutions for Caregivers
As a caregiver, you take on the significant responsibility of looking after the well-being of your loved one. It’s a challenging task that requires a lot of dedication, patience, and compassion. With the start of a new year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on your role as a caregiver and set new goals for
Five Keys to Caregiving
Being a caregiver can be one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. It can give you a sense of closeness to someone you love and can also be incredibly therapeutic. However, it can also be physically and emotionally draining, especially if you are caring for someone long-term or around the clock. We’ve
Wound Care Tips for Caregivers
As a caregiver for the elderly, it’s essential to understand the basics of wound care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), wound healing is a complex process that begins with damage and ends with restoring a healthy and intact skin barrier. This damage is caused when the skin is exposed to
Five Approaches to Caregiver Happiness
With the many tedious daily tasks involved with caring for patients in their homes, caregivers deserve both reverence and respite. The level of hard work demanded by this rewarding profession consumes immeasurable time, energy, and patience in addition to mental, physical, and emotional strength. From the constant administering of medication, playing the role of a