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Caregiving Resources: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

Caregiving Resources: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

TL;DR Caregiving can be rewarding but also overwhelming. Thankfully, there are many caregiving resources that offer emotional support, practical tools, and expert guidance. Trusted organizations like Family Caregiver Alliance, Alzheimer’s Association, and Caregiver...

Caregiver Guilt: Recognizing, Managing & Embracing Self‑Compassion

Caregiver Guilt: Recognizing, Managing & Embracing Self‑Compassion

TL;DR This article examines caregiver guilt—what it is, why it arises, its emotional toll, and practical strategies like reframing blame, setting boundaries, and seeking help to manage it. Sheraton Care empowers families to care without guilt so they can thrive, not...

Honoring Elderly Men: Dads Don’t Stop Being Dads, Even as They Age

Honoring Elderly Men: Dads Don’t Stop Being Dads, Even as They Age

TLDR With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to remember the men in our lives - our dads and grandfathers - who, even as elderly men, never stop being dads. Even as they face new challenges, their role remains just as important. Let’s explore...

Why In-Home Care May Be the Best Choice for Your Loved One

Why In-Home Care May Be the Best Choice for Your Loved One

TLDR Most older Americans want to remain where they feel safest and happiest—at home. In-home care combines professional support with the comfort of familiar surroundings, often delaying or even preventing a move to institutional care. Research shows it can safeguard...

What to Look for in a Quality Elder Care Provider

What to Look for in a Quality Elder Care Provider

TLDR In a hurry? Here’s the gist: When you’re vetting an elder care provider—whether a home-care agency, assisted-living community, or nursing facility—zero in on three pillars: quality standards (staff ratios, clinical oversight, safety scores), transparency (public...

The Role of a family caregiving​: Tips, Challenges, and Resources

The Role of a family caregiving​: Tips, Challenges, and Resources

TLDR Family caregiving touches nearly every U S. household: about 38 million adults—one in five—regularly provide unpaid help to an older relative or friend. It is both rewarding and stress-filled, saving the U S. health-care system an estimated $600 billion in unpaid...

How to Know When It’s Time for Home Care or Assisted Living

How to Know When It’s Time for Home Care or Assisted Living

Making the decision to transition a loved one into assisted living or arrange home care is never easy. Yet, recognizing the signs early can ensure their safety, dignity, and overall well-being. This article explores how to know when it’s time for home care or assisted...

What Is Geriatric Care? A Compassionate Guide for Families

What Is Geriatric Care? A Compassionate Guide for Families

Geriatric Care Explained: Helping Your Loved Ones Age with Dignity As loved ones grow older, it’s natural to start thinking about the kind of support they might need. That’s where geriatric care comes in—but what is geriatric care, exactly? In this post, we’ll walk...