Author: Kim Fowler

Getting lost in the process can happen so easily. You want to make sure that you are doing the right things for your parents. However, if you aren’t taking care of yourself then you are not doing the best thing…

Technology is helping us prolong our stay at home. When I look at all of the devices to help us and keep us safe, I am overwhelmed. These products are coming at us so quickly, that it is hard to…

Getting involved in your parent's future planning can relieve a lot of the stress when it comes time to care for them. Here are some ways you can help them plan for the next stage of their lives. Communication with…

One of the most important issues that we as caregivers overlook is our own self-care. We tend to burn the candle at both ends and put ourselves last on the priority list. Some of the symptoms of caregiver burnout are…

1.    Know what your retirement benefits include and what your options are. Many of us don’t have retirement benefits from our employers these days, but those who worked in the Military or government, and in large corporations still may. Make…

When you don’t live in the same city as your aging parent, it is hard to know if it's time for help. Here are some basic questions that you can ask on the phone to get a better picture.  What…

Getting burned out while caring for a loved one is something most caregivers experience. We experience burnout at different levels at different times, but the key is to recognize it. Getting support is very important! There are ways to get…

I just happened to be passing by my father’s assisted living home and it started—the guilt I felt about being so close and not stopping in to see him. This guilt creeps in, especially when you live far away. Here…

When my father started passing out, I figured it was from his diabetes. On our weekly Sunday calls, he would tell me that he ate Chinese food and then passed out. He would tell me that he would stop eating…