The Impact of Caregiving on Work
Often times the primary caregiver for a parent is the son or daughter who lives nearby and is juggling work as well as taking care of their own children. This “Sandwich” generation often as both...
View ArticleCottage Caregivers Partners with SafetyNet Tracking Systems
Press Release: Cottage Caregivers Partners with SafetyNet Tracking Systems Cottage Caregivers is excited to announce our partnership with SafetyNet Tracking Systems (SafetyNet). Cottage Caregivers...
View ArticleAre Your Aging Parents Ready for Winter?
The winter can be very difficult and dangerous for seniors living alone. It is important to make sure the house is prepared for winter storms and possible loss of power. This is even more important for...
View ArticleWhy You Should Work with a Home Care Agency versus Private Caregivers
The ease of hiring the caregiver is one of the bigger differences when working with a home care agency vs. a private caregiver. When looking for a home care agency, it is a very simple process. Finding...
View ArticleWhy Choosing a Live-In Caregiver Might Be The Best Solution For Your Loved One!
There are many families that are considering hiring a caregiver to aid in taking care of their loved ones when they cannot take care of themselves. Hiring a live-in caregiver can often be less...
View ArticleActivities Seniors Can Enjoy Outside
As we head into the warmer months and begin to emerge from this trying year there are many activities seniors can enjoy outside. It is important for our physical and mental health to enjoy the warm...
View ArticleManaging Private Caregivers
Many families struggle with trying to manage the recruitment, screening, hiring, scheduling and managing of private caregivers for their loved one. A challenging task to say the least and couple that...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Choosing Live-in Home Care
There are many families that are considering hiring a caregiver to aid in taking care of their loved ones when they cannot take care of themselves. Hiring a live-in caregiver can often be less...
View ArticleThe Importance of Minimizing Fall Risks with the Elderly
Seniors are more likely to have a fall because they may have: balance problems and muscle weakness. vision loss. a long-term health condition, such as heart disease, dementia or low blood pressure...
View ArticleHow to Respond to a Senior Resisting Home Care
Unfortunately, most families are finally able to convince their senior parent to accept in-home care after a medical event such as a fall or other health related hospitalization. Seniors are often...
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