Top 11 caregiver duties to know
Care requirements vary person to person, but this list includes some of the most commonly performed caregiver duties and tasks...
Careers in senior care
Skilled nursing facility vs. rehab center: Experts break it down
Explore the differences between skilled nursing facilities and rehab facilities and how they support both short- and long-term health and...
6 expert tips for first-day success as a senior caregiver
Use these expert tips to help your first day as a senior caregiver go as smoothly as possible.
How getting an aging in place specialist certification could advance your career
Here's what you need to know before getting your certified aging in place specialist certification.
What to include on a daily schedule for adult and senior caregivers
Provide a detailed daily caregiver schedule right from the start in order to familiarize a new caretaker with you or...
How to navigate relationships in an extremely polarizing political climate
Experts provide actionable tips to handle political conversations, foster respect and safeguard your most important relationships.
How to become a home health nurse and what to expect from the role
From the degrees required to the experience wanted, here’s how to become a home health nurse, per the experts.
6 mistakes that could prevent you from getting a senior care job interview and offer
Experts break down common mistakes candidates for caregiving jobs make and how to fix them before they cost you a job.
How to deal with a micromanaging senior care client
Experts give their best tips and strategies for setting boundaries with a micromanaging senior care client.
On-the-job mistakes that could lead to losing your caregiving job
These 8 on-the-job mistakes are frequently made by caregivers. Here's how to make sure you avoid them.
6 essential caregiver benefits to consider negotiating into your contract
While receiving adequate pay is top priority, employment benefits — from paid time off to sick leave to health insurance...
Daily senior caregiver checklist: What to include and why it’s a game-changer
Having a caregiver checklist can reduce stress, help you manage your day and ensure that the senior in your care...
Is it time to quit your senior caregiver job? 6 red flags to take seriously
From an unsafe work environment to being underpaid, experts share the signs that it's time to quit your current senior...
Senior caregivers: How to know if a family is right for you
Here are four helpful tips senior caregivers can consider when interviewing with new families and/or their aging loved ones.
No more disrespectful employers! How to protect yourself as a caregiver
There are ways to avoid getting into a toxic work environment when you’re working as a child or senior care...
How to become a caregiver without any senior care experience
No experience? No problem. Here’s how to get training and become an in-home caregiver for older adults.
Background checks: How to handle them if you’re a caregiver
Whether you're applying for a nanny, babysitting or other caregiver job, here's what you need to know about background checks.
African Americans and aging: What caregivers need to know
Aging while Black: Here's what loved ones and older adults need to know about getting older in the Black community.
How to become a certified nursing assistant and what you can make
Curious about certified nursing assistant (CNA) jobs? Explore the role, responsibilities and requirements for how to become a CNA.
Do you give your employer a gift?
Aren't sure about the protocol when it comes to nanny to employer gifts? Here, experts offer tips, advice and rules...
9 holiday conversations you should have with your employer now
What is the best way to approach scheduling and other holiday concerns with your employer? Consider asking these questions this...
9 tips for senior caregivers to ease communication with families
Don't let communication with families stress you out as a caregiver. Here, experts offer advice for keeping families up-to-date.
How to take a professional headshot yourself to score your next job
From ideal lighting to backgrounds, consider these expert tips on how to take a professional headshot to score your next...
Senior care pro on TikTok shares 5 ways to successfully market your home care business
An established senior caregiver on TikTok shares her best tips for helping your own home care startup thrive.
Generational conflict at work? 4 expert strategies for finding a resolution
From assuming that Gen X and Boomers are out of touch to being certain that anyone who’s a part of...
16 career-boosting tips from seasoned senior care pros
Professional caregivers offer advice on advancing your home care career, finding joy in your work and confidently asking for a...
How to juggle multiple senior care jobs and the stress that comes with it
Multiple care jobs may mean more income, but it also means more stress. Here's how to handle it.
Senior caregivers: The importance of bonding with clients — and how to do it more deeply
Connecting with your client is sure to bolster your experience as a caregiver. Here’s why and how to bond more...
Why every senior caregiver should consider professional training
Professional training doesn't just boost your paycheck, it ensures you're providing unmatched care to clients.
How the Aid and Attendance Benefit can help veterans lower senior care costs
From where to find the Aid and Attendance VA form to how it can benefit you, here's everything you need...
High-paying jobs for college students, based on where you live
Check out this list of flexible, high-paying side hustles for college students, along with current average hourly pay rates for...
Don’t call it ‘quiet quitting’ when it’s just setting a boundary between family and work
'Quiet quitting' is the trendy new name for setting healthy boundaries at work, but many parents and caregivers resent its...
7 Ways to Meet Other Caregivers
Caregiving can be lonely business. You may wave at other nannies at the park, but your attention is on the...
How senior caregivers can best care for themselves through the pandemic
Experts agree that these circumstances are a case for senior caregivers to be aware of and to address their own...
The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s, explained by experts
Alzheimer’s disease is one cause of dementia, Kaiser explains, but there are actually a number of other common diseases that...
Care can’t wait: 6 key provisions of The Build Back Better Act that matter for your family
This is a watershed moment for American families. As I write this, Congress is negotiating the details of a multi-trillion...
9 COVID-era questions caregivers need to ask before taking a job
Here, experts break down nine big questions about caregiving, safety measures, boundaries and everything else you want to know about...
The hidden costs of Alzheimer’s disease
When Rick could not remember where he kept his trusted toolbox, and then forgot his computer passwords, Sandy — Rick’s...
Maine’s Universal Home Care proposition could mean big changes for seniors and their caregivers
An initiative on the ballot in Maine this November could bring free home care for seniors and higher wages for...
What is the lifetime cost of caring for a person with Alzheimer’s?
Dementia takes an enormous emotional toll on the people with the disease and their caregivers, but it can also be...