The Challenges and Stress of Caringiving

Caregiver Philadelphia PA - The Challenges and Stress of Caringiving

There are an estimated 44 million family caregivers looking after elderly and disabled individuals (Forbes). Of those, the vast majority are women, comprising about 80 percent of all home care providers (family and otherwise) in the country. The average age of a caregiver is around 48. These women (and men) are not ‘spring chickens’ anymore.…

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Just Because Mom Wants to Remain Home Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be Her Caregiver

Caregiver Philadelphia PA

Caregiver Philadelphia PA It’s one of the easiest mistakes family members can make when an elderly loved one is having challenges living on their own. They know their aging parent or other family member wants to remain where they are, aging in place, but they know it’s not safe. So, they take it upon themselves…

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