A common, well-intentioned solution Many families default to asking a relative, a niece, a cousin, someone nearby, to step in as caregiver. It feels safer. It’s not always the better choice. Wha...
What a Modern Elder Care System Actually Looks Like Not a return to the compound house. A new structure, built for how families live now. Family & Culture. By Frank Buabeng, Founder, Honesty Home...
The compound house that raised us I keep thinking about the compound house my grandparents lived in. Three generations, one set of connected roofs, everybody underfoot. It wasn’t perfect, but it...
As a caregiver of an aging loved one your days are long and filled with responsibilities. Taking care of yourself is at the end of the list – and it stays there. You may feel run down, lethargic and l...
We live in a mobile society and that means that adult children are not always going to live in close proximity to aging parents. That makes it difficult to make sure their daily needs are addressed, e...
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibi...