The Transition to a New Place

By Carrie Vittitoe

Once a loved one has decided to move to a retirement community and selected the one to call home, the hard work of “rightsizing” begins. This is the process of going through the house and belongings to find what will work in one’s new home and lifestyle. The process can be physically and emotionally grueling, but taking some of the following ideas into consideration will make the process feel much more manageable.

Quiz: Is Your Loved One Safe Living Alone?

By Tori Temple

Explaining to your loved one that they are no longer safe living alone could prove to be a difficult conversation to start. Remember the following tips to help ease the strain for you and your loved one.

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Communication

By Carrie Vittitoe

Whether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.

Is it the Doctor’s Fault or Yours? Wait Times

By Carrie Vittitoe

Whether you are caregiver to a child, an aging parent, or a spouse, it can be a difficult job. Few things are more frustrating than when a loved one is sick or in pain. During those times, we want to access medical care as quickly and easily as possible. Fortunately, new technologies and some tried-and-true caregiver experience can help pave the way for faster and better medical care for your loved one.

Try This Fun Caregiving Tip for Your Loved One

If you are caring for someone who has a form of dementia, here's one way you help them improve their well-being.

Five Ways To Make Your Loved One Smile

Did you know you can turn caregiving into a more enjoyable experience for you and your loved one? Take the pressure off by lightening your load with these caregiving tips.

We’re Looking for Caregivers!

Our sister publication, Today’s Transitions, is always looking to honor caregivers – those who are giving of their time and energy to care for someone else’s daily needs. If you know of an extraordinary caregiver, nominate him or her for the Today’s Transitions Care Package for the Caregiver award!

Winners are announced quarterly and will receive a $25 gift certificate to A Taste of Kentucky, two tickets to a Derby Dinner Playhouse production, and four hours of free sitter service from Home Instead Senior Care.

To nominate, fill out the form at this link.