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Trualta Caregiver Forum: Support, Advice & Community
Caring for a loved one can feel like an isolating experience to many individuals–especially if you have limited opportunities for support or guidance in your…
The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Care For Aging Parents & Children
Life often demands juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, but for the “Sandwich Generation”, this balancing act can be a particularly difficult and unique challenge. A…
Can A Care Coach Be A Stroke Coach? Assisting In Post-Stroke Care
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year. Stroke is a major cause of disability and death in the U.S. Stroke recovery and rehabilitation can…
Are Quad Canes The Right Choice? Understanding The Benefits
What Is A Quad Cane? A quad cane is a walking aid with a wide base and four prongs at the bottom. It provides moderate…
Quad Cane Vs. Standard Cane: Which One Should You Choose?
A cane is a type of walking aid used to support someone when they’re walking. It serves as a third touch point on the ground…
Finding Short Term Respite: Simple Ways To Recharge During Busy Days
Many caregivers experience anxiety or guilt when considering or using respite care. They may feel they “should” be doing everything alone or that asking for…
The Power Of Short Term Respite: Why Breaks Matter For Caregivers
Caregiving can be a rewarding experience for many people. It’s an opportunity to give back to the people we care for, and we can see…
How Grab Bars Improve Safety For Seniors
As a caregiver, ensuring your loved one’s safety is a top priority. Installing grab bars is one simple and affordable way to improve home safety…
Does Grab Bar Size Matter? How To Choose The Right One
Falls are a leading cause of injury, particularly in bathrooms where wet surfaces create slippery conditions. Grab bars play a crucial role in preventing falls…
Where To Install Grab Bars For Shower Safety
If you recently experienced an injury, have a chronic condition, or care for someone who does, you have likely heard about how useful grab bars…
How Many Hours Of Respite Care Are You Allowed? And Other FAQs
Respite care is a valuable service for caregivers and their care recipients. Respite services offer you, the caregiver, temporary relief from your duties. This is…
Who Pays For Respite Care? Explore Your Options
Respite care is a type of caregiver support. A respite caregiver temporarily takes over the responsibilities of care for the primary caregiver. Respite care services…