Through the Eyes of Our Parents: The Holidays
With Honolulu Hale festive and the weather outside in the cozy mid-seventies, the holidays in Hawaii are a wonderful time to gather [...]
What Family Caregivers Should Know About the Family Leave Law
You know that juggling a career and caregiving can be stressful. What you may not know is that the federal family leave [...]
Family Feud: Sharing the Role of Caregiver with Siblings
Everyone with siblings is familiar with the arguments that happen when someone doesn’t do their fair share of chores. After all, why [...]
Are You Burning Out? Four Signs of Caregiver Burnout
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You’ve been doing it all—taking mom to her doctor’s appointments, making sure she eats healthy meals, and keeping her yard under control. [...]
Ways to Encourage Your Loved One to Accept Help
You’ve noticed your dad has started to become more forgetful—he can’t seem to find his glasses, he accidentally left the front door [...]
New Year’s Resolutions That Every Family Caregiver Should Make
Whether you are new to being a family caregiver or if you’ve been filling the role for years, the New Year can [...]
How to Avoid Arguing with Someone Who Has Dementia
When a loved one has dementia, it’s natural to grow frustrated with their shortcomings and try to correct their mistakes. However, arguing won’t help the situation and can cause frustration, fear, and confusion, leaving both of you feeling bad.
The Financial Burden of Caring for Multiple Generations
Sitting on the deck of his Hawaii Kai home, Walter Chung shares fond memories of his late mother Violet, who passed away [...]
Caring For a Loved One with Diabetes
Nearly a third of Hawaii’s population is living with prediabetes or diabetes, affecting one in every three people, according to the American [...]
How to Help a Loved One with their Hospital Discharge Plan
When a loved one is discharged from a hospital or other medical facility, the caregiver plays a critical role in lessening the [...]