Caregiving & Long‑Term Care

6+ hour, 2+ min ago   (260+ words) RESIDENTS, families and staff at Cumbrae Lodge Care Home in Irvine celebrated an incredible 30 years of care with a colourful circus-themed birthday party. The home was transformed for the occasion, with staff dressing up as clowns and guests enjoying an…...

4+ hour, 4+ min ago   (971+ words) It rarely begins with a family meeting. More often, the conversation starts with a phone call: Mom fell. Dad is in the hospital. Grandma wandered outside. A decision the family imagined making years from now suddenly needs to be made…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago   (218+ words) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A weeklong celebration kicked off Monday and Charter Senior Living of Bowling Green is joining tens of thousands of assisted living communities across the country for the festivities celebrating National Assisted Living Week. Bowling Green Mayor Todd…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago   (736+ words) Know Your Legal Rights is a bi-monthly column distributed by the State Bar of Wisconsin. It is sponsored by the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), which connects Wisconsin residents with lawyers throughout the state. To find an…...

6+ hour, 2+ min ago   (178+ words) The service known as a "rented daughter," which involves accompanying elderly people in everyday activities such as medical appointments, outings and shopping, is gaining ground in Brazil as the population ages. Businesswoman Graziela Benossi started the business in 2023 after noticing,…...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago   (255+ words) GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 14, 2026 Owner, Brandy Alexander stated, "Age Friendly Care has become part of our team culture and how we approach each client's care plan. This certification is truly a remarkable achievement that is a result of our amazing team's dedication…...

4+ hour, 12+ min ago   (237+ words) LANTZVILLE — Underground servicing and surface-level work is underway to build a much-needed large long-term care home in Lantzville. Island Health’s 306-bed complex at 6910 Lantzville Rd. at Schook Rd., featuring a pair of six-storey buildings, has an active site works permit…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (372+ words) QUEENS, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has welcomed Weasley, a professionally trained Labrador/Golden Retriever mix who will support patients and staff through the hospital’s new PAWS to HEAL program. The two-year-old dog was provided by Canine Companions, a national…...

14+ hour, 10+ min ago   (696+ words) Paying for medical care can strain families financially. But if your loved one needs ongoing rehabilitative care, specialized treatments, and medication, the costs can add up quickly. Unexpected health problems can add stress, too, if you’re not prepared. Thankfully, it’s…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago   (416+ words) Anglicare Southern Queensland has hosted a webinar to facilitate discussion about spiritual care for people living with advanced dementia. Anglicare Southern Queensland has brought together researchers and practitioners for a webinar exploring how meaning, connection and personhood can endure beyond…...