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Growing Bolder
Last Updated on February 17, 2025
When a loved one begins to need care from a younger family member, a role reversal occurs that can strain relationships if it’s not handled properly. Caregiving expert Amy O’Rourke offers tips on transitioning into this stage of life in a way that will foster love, open communication and collaboration.
Caregiving expert Amy O’Rourke offers advice for those interested in hiring a care manager for their parent or loved one, and how bringing in extra help will benefit your relationship with those you care for.
Caregiving expert Amy O’Rourke believes the hardest challenge a caregiver can face is when their parent or loved one is facing a memory impairment. She shares valuable strategies to make this challenge easier on both the caregiver and the one they’re taking care of.
ne of the biggest keys to a smooth caregiving journey is open and honest communication.
Caregiving expert Amy O’Rourke outlines the stages of “the fragile years,” when we first start to see our loved ones need care.
Across the United States, November is National Family Caregivers month, highlighting one of the most important and undervalued responsibilities we all face at some point.
Within The Art of Caregiving online summit, O’Rourke explained her 5 keys for the modern caregiver
Family caregiving can be extremely difficult but it can also be a tremendous blessing if we learn how to communicate and collaborate. Top caregiving expert Amy O’Rourke lends her expertise.
Rita values her independence, but at 91-years- old she occasionally needs help and desires companionship. She receives both from her friend Bobbi.
Each year as the income tax deadline looms, caregivers miss out on deductions and credits designed just for them. Check out this list of helpful tax tips for caregivers to claim what you deserve.
Growing Bolder’s aging and care management expert Amy O’Rourke shares some advice from her new book, The Fragile Years, Proven Strategies for the Care of Aging Loved Ones on how to avoid mistakes along the way.
Caregiver burnout is understandable. So, caring for the caregiver is vitally important, including learning ways to cope with the stress that comes from this important role.
Caregivers have a big job. And when you’re away, so often there’s worry. Thankfully, technology can help you stay connected when you’re not there… and do a whole lot more!
