Long-Term Care Requires Long-Range Planning
There is much to consider with long-term care, and advance planning is preferred to crisis planning.
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5 Keys For the Modern Caregiver
Within The Art of Caregiving online summit, O’Rourke explained her 5 keys for the modern caregiver
Hard Conversations About Caregiving
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.
Family On Call
Rita values her independence, but at 91-years- old she occasionally needs help and desires companionship. She receives both from her friend Bobbi.
The Art of Caregiving with Amy O’Rourke
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.
Caring for the Caregiver
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.
Tech Support for Caregivers
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!
Tips for Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
As a caregiver it’s vital that you care for yourself. Learn some important questions to ask yourself and steps to take to ensure your needs are being met too.
The Art of Caregiving Summit
At some point, everyone is touched by caregiving. Join us as we debunk some of the myths surrounding caregiving and share important insights.
Confessions of a Caregiver
Bethanne Weiss never planned on being a caregiver. Like more than 44 million others in this country, she had no idea what she was in for when she placed her parents into nursing homes. She was thrust into a world she wasn’t prepared to deal with. She reveals how much it overwhelmed her, disrupted her…
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Maria Shriver
Whether you’re 24, 42, 58 or 85, we’re all living through transitions. It’s a hallmark of life and one that can leave us feeling paralyzed and lost. Writer, journalist and advocate Maria Shriver wants everyone to know they’re capable of living meaningful, empowered lives, no matter how lost they may feel. Get her tips for finding the principles and practices to live life boldly.
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Amy O’Rourke
One of the leading voices in the exploding aging care industry shares the lessons she’s learned from working with caregivers for years and offers tips for those struggling to care for their aging parents.