How to write an excellent elderly care provider CV
When all of your experience is clearly set out on your CV, it’s easier for recruiters to see you’re an...
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Questions to ask during an elderly caregiver interview
Here are all the bases you’ll want to cover when interviewing a candidate for a caregiving position.
These elderly care certifications and courses can improve your career
Ready to start looking for advanced training and certification programs for elderly care? Here are a few caregiver courses to...
Common job scams caregivers need to know about and how to protect yourself
If you’re a nanny, babysitter, senior caregiver, pet sitter or house cleaner looking for potential gigs online, here’s how to...
Elderly care contracts: Why you need one and what to include in it
You need to have clear duties and job expectations, as well as a plan of action in case something goes...
10 Things Grandparents Can Learn From Their Grandchildren
Seniors can learn a lot from today's children. Whether your grandkids are 2 or 22, here are some suggestions for...
4 common in-home elderly care challenges and how to overcome them
It can sometimes be hard for someone to accept that they need extra help at home. Here’s how to overcome...
What Tasks Should Seniors Outsource?
Whether you are helping carry out tasks directly, or hiring outside assistance, it is essential to identify the everyday tasks...
5 Traits Every Carer for the Elderly Should Have
You've narrowed down your search to a few wonderful people, but you're still not quite sure who the right one...
9 Strategies to Help a Parent Who Refuses Care
Here are 9 strategies to help you overcome the objections of a recalcitrant loved one.
The Pros and Cons of Senior Home Sharing
In this article, we will examine some of the pros and cons of home sharing for seniors to help you...
5 Ways to Manage Chronic Back Pain
In this article, we’ll explore five common non-surgical ways to manage chronic back pain.
Nursing Case: When an Elderly Loved One Suddenly Needs Care
If an elderly loved one suddenly becomes in need of additional assistance, the first thing to decide is which kind...
Mastering the Transition into Retirement
Embrace retirement for all the very best things it has to offer.
Strategies to Help Seniors Fight Loneliness During Pandemic
Here are some strategies to help seniors in your community stay engaged and loved during this time of increased isolation.
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and their caregivers need to know
Here’s what senior caregivers and relatives need to know about coronavirus.
Emergency Checklist for Elderly Relatives and Their Caregivers
We hope we'll never need the information, but if there is an emergency with your elderly parent or relative, having this...
Adult day care: What it is and how to choose a centre
Compared to in-home care or assisted living facilities, adult day care centres can be a more economical option for seniors...
6 Common Dementia Behaviours and How to Manage Them
Confusion is commonly associated with dementia, but these other behaviours are also signs that a loved one may be experiencing memory loss....
How to Be an Astute Carer
Of course, our parents are ageing. But while chronic illness and increased frailty take their toll on many, some are...
5 Gift Ideas for Nannies
Extra Paid Time OffDo you often see your nanny looking a little exhausted at the end of the day? Why...
Remembering Older Relatives and Neighbours
Christmas can be a lonely time for older people; their children have grown, left home and have families of their...
9 Special Ways of Saying Thank You on Grandparents Day
Have you heard of National Grandparents Day? This year, 2013, it falls on Sunday 5th October and it’s a wonderful...
How to Help the Elderly Remain at Home
Many families want to see their elderly relatives live at home for as long as possible. But before you decide...
9 Safe Summer Tips for the Elderly
Summer is the season for outdoor fun, BBQ’s and relaxation. But with higher temperatures and a stronger sunshine it can...
8 Signs Older Relatives Need Assistance
How do you know when they will need a helping hand? Here are 8 signs to look out for and...
8 Ways To Manage Sandwich Generation Stress
If you find yourself at the end of the day feeling drained and worrying about not doing enough, then demands...
Moving Your Parent Into A Care Home
Moving your parent into a care home can be a difficult time for both parties. There are many changes, and...
Hoarding and the Elderly: How to Help Them Declutter
We inherit a lot from our parents, their traits, their looks and even their stuff – perhaps too much of...
6 Reasons the Elderly Need Pets
Learn about the many ways seniors benefit from having animals. We all love our four-legged cuddly companions. From dogs to...
10 Things Grandchildren Can Learn From Their Grandparents
The relationship between a grandchild and grandparent is a very special one. While grandparents act as an authority figure and...
12 Part-time Jobs for Seniors
Retirement is changing. People are working past 65 and many seniors are staying in or returning to the workforce, either...
How to Interview a Carer for an Elderly Relative
After finding suitable elderly care on Care.com, your next step should be to screen your applicants over the ‘phone, then...
How Caregivers Can Deal with Dementia
If the person you care for has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to realise that many things will change over time. How...
9 Conversations You Need to Have with Your Employer Before the Holidays
Get ahead of your holiday schedule and talk to your employer about their Christmas plans now. The holiday season shakes...
5 Tips for Enjoying a Family Holiday with The Grandparents
A guide to ensuring an enjoyable trip with your aging parents. So, you have decided to take a family holiday...
How to Manage Family Caregiver Guilt
Why do we feel this way? Here are 4 tips for dealing with the guilt that can come from being a...
11 Day Trip Ideas for Elderly People in Summer
Great days out for you and your elderly loved one. Summer is the perfect time to venture outdoors and visit...
A Drug-Free Mood-Booster for Those with Dementia
Screentime is proving helpful with those with dementia. Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods...
Evaluating Your Parents’ Well-being over the Holidays
>> Looking for an elderly caregiver? Find carers in your area now. Going home for the holidays often brings great...