Caregiving
5 Types of Elder Abuse and How to Report Them
The Purple Jacket is pleased to welcome back guest writer Kayla Matthews Elderly adults face unique vulnerabilities. Because their bodies are growing more infirm and their memory may not be…
Read MoreHow Seniors Can Use Medicare and Self-Care to Manage Diabetes
We welcome back guest writer June Duncan to The Purple Jacket.
Read More15 Healthcare Podcasts For Caregivers
Caregivers must manage the stress and difficulties of professional or family caregiving each day. But helpful advice, informative sources and personal stories can lift a little of the burden in…
Read MoreHow Caregivers Can Create a Safe Environment for Their Patients
We welcome back guest writer Kayla Matthews to The Purple Jacket.
Read MoreFeeling Good When It’s Your Job To Care: Tips For Caregivers
Taking care of someone is a big job that often requires quite a bit of physical strength and emotional reserve. It can be difficult to manage your own life around…
Read MoreSome Hard Earned – and Learned – Lessons
From Guest Author CJ Golden
Read MoreHow to travel the world in your 60s
Just because you are getting older it doesn’t mean that your traveling days are over. Of course, you might need to slow down a bit and work around your physical…
Read MoreHow to Best Communicate With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s
If someone you know or care about has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you are probably already preparing for the ways your relationship will change. Alzheimer’s disease, as defined by Psychology…
Read MoreHow to Pace Yourself as a Caregiver in Day-to-Day Life
If you’ve suddenly found yourself thrown into the role of caregiver in your family, you might be feeling overwhelmed. There’s no doubt that you have a lot to do in…
Read MoreSpirituality Finds Its Way Home
As the life-expectancy of the population rises, so does the interest in the role of spirituality in their lives. A survey from the Pew Research Center shows religion is considered very important…
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