Jan 31, 2022 | Health, Health Care Professionals, Housing
Reading Time: 3 minutesAmericans living and working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, accounting for roughly a quarter of all U.S. COVID-19 deaths. If you have a spouse, sibling,... 
Sep 3, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals, How To
Reading Time: 7 minutesHow to Help Your Care Receiver Manage Their Healthcare Contributed by Roberta Carson, Zaggo Managing a serious medical condition is tough for anyone, but it’s particularly difficult for seniors. Many seniors have complicated health issues that... 
Aug 9, 2021 | Health, Health Care Professionals
Reading Time: 7 minutesContributed by Roberta Carson, Zaggo Thanks to COVID-19, many of us have visited the doctor via a phone or video call. But even before this pandemic, telemedicine provided a way for patients to connect with a doctor when they could not... 
Feb 9, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals, How To, Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis Caregiver Teleconnection call was presented by guest speaker, Tanesha Tyler-Carr, Alzheimers Association on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Learn more about these free monthly calls by visiting their website or calling toll free: 866-390-6491.... 
Feb 9, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a caregiver, practicing clear communication will help you be a more effective and a better advocate for the person in your care. Because good communication helps people clear up misunderstandings and confusion quickly, builds positive... 
Jan 12, 2021 | Family Caregiver Stories, Health Care Professionals, Hospital
Reading Time: 6 minutes Print This Post Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a series about what happened when a working caregiver’s mother had to go into the hospital. This post is about the hospital stay. Also in this series is the initial visit to the...