Discussion on Caregiver Stress

It is no surprise that more than fifty percent of all caregivers feel some form of stress.  A recent survey by the American Psychological Association entitled “Stressed in America: Our Health At Risk.” has some sobering revelations about the stress level of caregivers.  The real life experience of a caregiver as set forth in the CNN article  “As baby boomers retire, a focus on caregivers” is all too common. Elder care giving is a twenty-four hour, seven day a week job. It has evolved over the time; however, some issues are ever present as articulated by Hendrik Hartog’s Op Ed in the New York Times Sunday January 15,...

Home Remodeling for the Elderly

Many elderly individuals and couples want to live at home as long as possible.  In most cases, some remodeling will need to be done on a home in order to make it accessible for walkers and wheelchairs.  In addition, kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms will need to be remodeled or reconfigured so that an individual or couple can easily cook, bath, toilet, bed, and dress.  This type of remodeling is specialized and you should look for contractors who have experience with remodeling for the elderly.  You should always perform “due diligence” on anyone you are planning to hire.  In most states, you can look up a contractor on the...