Guest Post: Heart Health with Amileth Brooks, MSN, RN

Guest Post: Heart Health with Amileth Brooks, MSN, RN

As many of you already know, February is National Heart Month! It’s time to get excited and empowered to OWN our cardiac health! Fast Facts: Cardiac Disease is the leading cause of death in America Heart disease kills more people than all forms of cancer combined....
Tips for Touring Assisted Living Communities

Tips for Touring Assisted Living Communities

Finding the right assisted living facility for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. We’ve compiled the top elements to look for when assessing a senior assisted living community.  During your visit, consider the quality of care that your...
Feeling The Stress

Feeling The Stress

Recently, I lost my mother to Dementia after a long-fought battle for 16 years.  Most of the facility new me, or my sister, who had worked at the facility as a Certified Nurse Aide and a Housekeeper.  I realized that for family members caring for a relative with...
How To Avoid Caregiver Fatigue

How To Avoid Caregiver Fatigue

From A Place For Mom Blog Happy, well-rested caregivers are crucial to the job – but the job is exhausting. So family caregivers must balance caring for a parent or senior loved one and caring for themselves. Otherwise, they can experience caregiver fatigue and...