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A Guide for New Family Caregivers: Handling the Unexpected
ByChris Jones November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This doesn’t cost you anything extra. Sudden-Onset Caregiving: Maria’s Story Maria was a 35-year-old marketing professional when she got a phone call that changed her life. Her mother, who had always been independent, had fallen and…

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How to Work With a Long-Term Care Ombudsman
ByLes Jones October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

What is a long-term care ombudsman? An ombudsman is a trained advocate who’s committed to protecting the rights of residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. They listen to concerns, investigate complaints and can help resolve problems. Best of all, their services are free and confidential. Handling Nursing Home Problems In a previous…

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How to Effectively Handle Nursing Home Issues
ByLes Jones August 22, 2025September 17, 2025

What are some common nursing home issues? Three of the most common nursing home problems are: When my wife received a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2009, I stepped into the role of caregiver. For years, I cared for her at home until her needs grew too great, and she moved into a nursing home. She…

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How to Manage Nutrition as a Family Caregiver
ByLes Jones August 15, 2025September 17, 2025

How can family caregivers learn about nutrition? You can learn about nutrition as a caregiver by consulting with medical professionals like registered dietitians. They can offer personalized dietary guidance and recommendations. Also, consider online resources like MyPlate.gov for general dietary guidelines and information on food groups. Why Nutrition Education Is Important One area that often…

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5 Powerful Ways to Build Financial Readiness as a Caregiver
ByChris Jones August 8, 2025October 14, 2025

What is financial readiness for family caregivers? Financial readiness means handling your money so you can care for someone without extra stress. It’s about smart choices like setting a budget, saving often, and using programs or benefits that can ease caregiving costs. If you or a loved one served in the military, you are likely…

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5 Proven Ways to Manage Caregiver Loneliness
ByBob Jones June 16, 2025October 14, 2025

Getting Unstuck from Caregiver Loneliness In your caregiving journey, you might spend most of your day focused on someone else’s needs. You may have less time to see friends, attend your place of worship or even just talk on the phone. Over time, the quiet moments can start to feel heavy. If you’re feeling this…

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