Adult siblings may not always agree on the caregiving needs of their aging parents. One sibling may perceive the parent as being fine at home, while another may feel that extra help is necessary. This situation is particularly common when family members live far apart or spend different amounts of time with their elderly loved ones.

Every caregiver’s situation is unique.  Some people become caregivers gradually over time and others are thrust into the position after a crisis. Some willingly take on the tasks of being a family caregiver while others become the default caregiver. No matter how you became a caregiver, the emotions that come along with the job are completely normal, valid, important, and allowed. 

What is Long Term Care (LTC) insurance? What services does it cover and who should purchase it? On average, 52 percent of people who turn 65 today will develop a severe disability that will require LTSS at some point.

Raising children while caring for your parents is a special kind of balancing act. Your senior may feel like they’re in the way. Your kids may act out when they sense that you are stressed about the responsibilities.

Don't wait until there is an emergency to talk to your aging parents about accepting in-home care. HomeSpark has put together some tips on how to talk to your parents about care and knowing when it is time to initiate care.

Thanks to advancements in modern medicine, the average life expectancy has increased by more than 30 years over the last century.  Physicians have extended our quantity of life but what can we do to help improve the quality of those extra years?

Cleaning may seem like an easy task with little question as to how to do it properly. However, with the threat of COVID-19 still present, understanding some important facts can help keep you and your family safe. Therefore, we have put together some tips for keeping your home COVID clean.