Empty Nester No More: Boomers Brace for Parental Tenants
The number of multi-generational households is likely to double over the next few years, according to a recent report published by PulteGroup, a national homebuilding company. Thanks to a rapidly aging population and a down economy, more and more baby boomer homeowners are seeing their adult children return to the…
The Surprising Health Benefit of Being Cared for by Family
Did you know that you could be the one thing standing in between your loved one and an unnecessary trip to the hospital? Family caregivers act as an important safeguard, possibly preventing their loved ones from being re-admitted to the hospital unnecessarily, according to a recent study. Researchers from the…
Pope’s Age-Related Resignation Highlights Elder Care’s ‘Unanswerable’ Questions
One person you never hear talking about retirement is the Pope—until today, that is. This morning, Pope Benedict XVI, leader of the Roman Catholic Church uttered words that haven’t been heard in the Vatican in over six centuries, “I renounce the ministry of the Bishop of Rome.” Translation: I quit….
Caregiving Services in Macomb County, MI
Caregiving Statistics More than one in six Americans who work a full- or part-time job also report assisting with care for an elderly or disabled family member, relative, or friend. Caregivers in the U.S. are diverse, with between 13% and 22% of American workers across major socioeconomic and demographic groups…
Caregiving Services in Birmingham, MI
Three Medication Mistakes Even Careful Family Caregivers Make Managing medications is a key responsibility for family caregivers. But this good deed can also be a complicated business — and mistakes happen when you least expect them. Medication errors are among the most common medical errors, causing harm to more than…
Elderly Care Options – Home Care Nurse or Home Care Helper?
As more elderly adults are choosing to live independently, family members and caretakers must make important choices about their daily care. In the majority of these situations, the primary caretakers are working children of the elderly that have limited time and ability to provide daily care. Many turn to outside…
Caregiving Statistics – St. Clair Shores, MI Caregivers
More than one in six Americans who work a full- or part-time job also report assisting with care for an elderly or disabled family member, relative, or friend. Caregivers in the U.S. are diverse, with between 13% and 22% of American workers across major socioeconomic and demographic groups reporting that…