One of the most frequent questions I see in online support groups is, “How do I know when it’s time to place my loved one with dementia in a long-term care facility?” This, of course, is different for every pati...Read More
How can long-distance caregivers watch for signs of elder abuse from a home care worker?
Q: I live 3,000 miles away from my father and he needs live-in help, but I’m worried about elder abuse since I can’t be there to monitor the caregivers. What can I do to protect my father and feel more comfortable wi...Read More
Long-Distance Caregiving: Checking For Signs of Abuse
From a distance, it can be hard to assess the quality of your parent's caregivers. Ideally, if there is a primary caregiver on the scene, he or she can keep tabs on how things are going. Sometimes a geriatric care manage...Read More