Anne-Marie Botek
Contributing Writer
Guided by the goal of ensuring that family caregivers have the knowledge they need to care for their loved ones, her work has appeared in numerous online and print publications, and she was recently named one of Media Industry News’ "RisingStars in Media."
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Seniors are twice as likely to experience fainting episodes compared to younger adults. Here are 7 steps that you can take to help ensure the safety of a senior who has fainted.
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By participating in a support group and interacting with one’s peers, caregivers can combat loneliness, stress and caregiver burnout while improving their mood and receiving personalized advice and encouragement.
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Being a caregiver is an inherently messy job. Learning how to properly clean up accidents and bodily fluids can help save your linens and furniture from unsightly stains and lingering odors.
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Receiving a diagnosis is upsetting for the patient and their family, but it can also be empowering in some ways. Knowing what you're dealing with has short- and long-term advantages.
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Caregivers can play a vital role in helping their loved ones cope with an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Use these pointers to foster honest and supportive conversations about the condition and plans for the future.
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Losing your life purpose while caring for a loved one is an unfortunately common side effect of being a caregiver. Here are 6 steps you can take to find purpose and meaning in your life.
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Many people aren’t comfortable pursuing honest conversations with physicians, but a lack of communication between caregivers and doctors can be detrimental to seniors’ health outcomes.
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An elder may have many reasons for not wanting to take the medicines their doctor has prescribed. Here are three common complaints that seniors have about taking their meds and how to handle them.
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Family caregivers could all use a little extra cash. Many try to be thrifty to offset the costs of caring for aging loved ones, but some budgeting strategies could end up costing you more money in the long run.
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The day that you call hospice is not the day that you give up on your loved one. A former hospice nurse dispels common misconceptions surrounding end-of-life care.
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In an effort to figure out what separates those who age well from those who don't, we reviewed a study comparing the health and lifestyle habits of baby boomers and centenarians. The results may surprise you.
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Chemotherapy is a common form of cancer treatment, but the side-effects of chemo treatments can be very unpleasant. Here is some advice on what to expect and how to help a loved one cope with chemotherapy.
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This Independence Day, try celebrating in a different way. Break out your inner rebel and have some safe, good-natured fun.
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Isolation and loss are two side effects of aging that can negatively impact one’s physical and mental health. Discover how to help lonely seniors reengage with their surroundings and pursue meaningful social connections.
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Family caregivers often have the unenviable task of handling final arrangements for their care recipients. Use these bits of funeral planning advice to help you save money while honoring a loved one’s memory.
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Long-term care insurance can be a sound investment, potentially saving you and your loved ones thousands of dollars in future care. Shared long-term care insurance plans may offer a cheaper alternative.
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Feelings of anger, frustration and resentment are all too common when caring for an aging loved one. Identifying how you cope with these emotions can help you devise strategies for managing caregiver anger in healthier ways.
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The Supreme Court declared the Affordable Care Act to be constitutional. Here are the basics of what seniors and caregivers need to know about the Affordable Care Act.
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Having a healthy store of cognitive reserve is thought to decrease a person's risk for developing cognitive impairment as a result of dementia. Here are 8 techniques caregivers can use to boost their own mental reserves and those of their loved ones.
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Finding time to sleep is one of the hardest things for a caregiver to do, but these six reasons demonstrate why caregiver respite should be a priority in any elder care plan.