By Marianne McCarthy I won’t be able to celebrate the holidays with my mother. She lives too far away, and she is not able to travel anymore. Fortunately, she will spend this holiday with my sisters who live close by and provide most of the care she needs. Despite the...
By Jennie Welsh, Placement AdvisorSanta Barbara Senior Living Consultants Family members and friends who are providing care for someone may be considering an assisted living situation for a variety of reasons. Their loved one has suffered a fall, stroke, or other...
By Jeanne M. West, RN, MHASenior Care Consultant Caregiving for members of our family affects persons from all walks of life. It is estimated that 80-85% of care provided is by family members. Whether the care receiver is over the age of 90, in the final stages of...
By Jeanne M. West, RN, MHA Senior Care Consultant By 2050, it is predicted that seniors, aged 65 and older, will represent 20% of our population! It is no surprise that the Baby Boomer population is responsible for the incredible surge in the number of seniors over...
By Renee Kuhlman, Family Consultant Coast Caregiver Resource Center As a Family Consultant for Coast Caregiver Resource Center (CCRC), I often get asked, what is respite care? The term respite care is used to describe a short-term break for caregivers. Someone else...
By Cynthia McNulty, LCSW | Program Director Coast Caregiver Resource Center At various times along the caregiving journey, we may benefit from the support of mental health counseling. Counseling can help by giving us the time and space to develop coping skills,...
