Is Caring for a Loved One Causing Burnout?

When you’re caring for a loved one, you’re devoting nearly all of your time to making sure they’re healthy, happy, and  loved. You’re taking your loved one to appointments, doing their cooking and cleaning, and providing companionship day in and day out.  This immense responsibility is often done with minimal assistance. Caregiving is a selfless… Continue reading Is Caring for a Loved One Causing Burnout?

Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living?

Getting older often means needing a bit more help, and fortunately, plenty of caring, compassionate resources are available to assist. One notable resource is available at Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Residence: Assisted Living. As seniors begin to plan for their future, they may need some assistance covering the monthly rate for Assisted Living.… Continue reading Does Long-Term Care Insurance Cover Assisted Living?

Tips for Talking About Making the Move to Assisted Living

Talking with senior parents about the transition to Assisted Living often presents new communication challenges. Many seniors fear leaving their homes and all they know, which might prevent them from openly discussing the idea. Due to the uncertainty of how parents will react, adult children might even avoid the topic altogether. According to the National… Continue reading Tips for Talking About Making the Move to Assisted Living