Category Archives: Caregiving

Nov 08 2017

Indiana Assisted Living Association

My Loved One Needs Assisted Living: Where Do I Start?

After long, heartfelt discussions, your loved one will now be making the move to an assisted living community. You’ve been tasked with finding the PERFECT place. Where on earth do you even start? Start here by using INALA’s And find assisted living communities near you! You know the saying “it...

Jun 30 2017

Indiana Assisted Living Association

End of Life Caregiving: 8 Tips to Avoid Exhaustion

Caregiving at the end of life may be the most important thing you ever do. There is an urgency in care giving. In these last days, you want to show your love by being there. As time becomes short, you may decide to “rest when it is over.” You are as important to the dying […]

Sep 05 2016

INALA

Tips for Caring for Your Senior Dog

As dogs age, their bodies and minds start to change, and just like us, they will need some extra help living out their golden years in happiness and health. If you’re wondering how you can make life better, consider these tips: Get a Restful Night’s Sleep Senior dogs sleep more. That pup who w...

Aug 24 2016

INALA

Cherished Moments in Caregiving

When I am old. When I begin to curl at the edges like something left too long in the sun. When I am holding to life like a lamp holding to the last drop of oil. When I will pass most of my time alone, I will have these moments from my days and nights […]

Jul 25 2016

Indiana Assisted Living Association

INALA Conversations: Talking to Aging Parents About Caregiver Burnout

Starting a conversation about health, finances and living situations with a loved one can be difficult- but it doesn’t have to be. The INALA Conversations series is a resource to help prepare you for those discussions. Let us help guide you through these important conversations with some helpful tip...

Jul 22 2016

Indiana Assisted Living Association

Who Cares For the Caregiver?

As a caregiver, you are faced with the daily challenge of providing your loved one with additional help. The Struggle Sons are not supposed to find their father trying to shave with a hairbrush. But they do. Daughters are not supposed to find their mother hiding used adult diapers in her purs...