by Derrick Y. McDaniel | Sep 9, 2019 | articles
Changing demographics coupled with substantial increases in healthcare cost have put increased strains on workers and the organizations that employ them. Unfortunately, many companies still have not embraced the full scope of impacts caused by Baby Boomers requiring...
by Derrick Y. McDaniel | Sep 3, 2019 | articles
When it comes to the residential aspects of eldercare, homecare is often the most preferable option. I was the primary caregiver to my grandmother and she-like the vast majority of older people (over 80%)-preferred to remain in her own home. For most, this is an...
by Derrick Y. McDaniel | Mar 26, 2019 | articles
Most elderly drivers outlive their safe driving lifetimes by 7-10 years. Trying to keep aging loved ones safe when driving is a common issue for caregivers. Unfortunately, the “safe driving” conversation doesn’t normally happen until some type of major incident...
by Derrick Y. McDaniel | Sep 22, 2016 | articles
According to the the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP (2012), 65.7 million caregivers make up 29 percent of the US adult population and provide care to someone who is ill, disabled, or aged. Eighty percent of the care provided to the elderly in the United...
by Derrick Y. McDaniel | Sep 22, 2016 | articles
The importance of remembering to, and prioritizing caring for yourself – especially when caring for others – cannot be overstated. You must make your own well-being a high priority. Even though caring for yourself may seem like one more thing on an already overcrowded...
by Derrick Y. McDaniel | Sep 22, 2016 | articles
Dear Mr. Eldercare101: Thank you for the work you do. You helped save my family. About 5 years ago my grandmother, who is 80, starting showing signs that something was wrong. My parents took her to a few doctors and seemed more depressed every time they came home....
