December 2012

Signs of Problems for Aging Parents

Posted: 12/28/2012 9:54 AM by Interim HealthCare

Twenty-nine percent of adults in the U.S. are caring for an aging parent or relative. As family caregiving becomes more common, adult children need to know the warning signs of problems with their own senior-aged parents.

Caregivers: It's ok to ask for help.

Posted: 12/3/2012 6:19 PM by Interim HealthCare

Meeting the needs of a loved one who is sick or injured is a lot of responsibility to put on one person. In fact, caregivers who try to do it all by themselves are more likely to suffer from caregiver stress and depression. Getting help from others to assist in caregiving duties not only reduces your workload, but also provides you with someone to lean on in difficult times. A companion can al...