Posts from December, 2017 December 15, 2017 Experience the Times of Your Life One of the rituals of family gatherings is the group photo. Parents wrangle the young ones into standing still and making a normal expression (real smiles, please) just long enough for Aunt Betty to click the shutter. Another entry for the family album. A generation ago, ... Learn More November 08, 2017 In Gratitude for Caregivers Each year, Caring Hearts gathers to recognize just a few from across our network who consistently demonstrate what exceptional caregiving is and can be. Life gets complicated even for the best organized among us. There’s always a missed connection or an unexpected repair … ... Learn More October 28, 2017 Seniors, Caregivers and the End of Daylight Savings Time In-home caregiving depends on routine. Not only is it important for the planning and sanity of the caregiver, it’s essential for the stable independence of those we love. The importance of routine and our reliance on it increases as we age. Time changes can be a major ... Learn More October 25, 2017 Taking Care When a Caregiver Isn’t There It’s unfortunate, but too many of us still have a reflex reaction to caregiving for seniors as a sort of binary decision: Either Mom or Dad is fine on their own, or they need round-the-clock support. The fact is their care need is most likely an accommodating continuum and ... Learn More October 13, 2017 In-Home Support for the Vision Impaired October 15 is White Cane Safety Day in the United States, an occasion to celebrate the equality of blind Americans and to affirm our commitment to their right to independence. Caregivers often encounter families with one or more members experiencing a profound loss of ... Learn More Page 1 of 9