Marisa Cohen, Author at Care.com Resources

Articles by Marisa Cohen

Curious about transportation for seniors? These five options will help older adults who no longer drive get around safely.

Caregiver burnout is a major concern, and a reason that it is as important to care for yourself as it...

Experts share tips to assess and improve home safety for older adults, from clearing kitchen hazards to fall-proofing bathrooms and...

By evaluating your parents' well-being over the holidays, you're doing your part to help them stay happy and thriving for...

People with memory impairment need highly-specialized care. Here are six Alzheimer’s care options and what you need to know about...

There are a number of in-home care options for aging adults. Here's a breakdown of each.

If you feel the senior caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.

When you’re hiring a caregiver to look after your elderly loved one — especially one with dementia or other mental...

A great in-home caregiver is worth their weight in gold. They can help a senior with cognitive or physical challenges...

When mom starts getting lost on her way to the supermarket or dad just can’t get up and down the...

Theresa Maja-Schultz, a registered nurse, has worked in some of the most prestigious, high-tech hospitals in New York. But her...

As you take on more responsibility for helping your loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer's, your roles will definitely...

The middle stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be the most challenging time for a caregiver. Your loved one is losing more and more...

There are so many decisions that need to be made as your family member progresses through the different stages of...

Caregiving for a family member with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a full-time commitment. Even if you’re not living with your loved one full time,...

Over time, changes in the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia can lead to more and more puzzling and disturbing...