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Kathy Macaraeg

Caregiving Made Easy

Kathy Macaraeg has worked closely with seniors and their families for the past seven years and counts many 80+ year old women as he closest friends. She created http://www.caregivingmadeeasy.com as a way to share the knowledge she gained from her clients and their families with those struggling with caregiving challenges. Kathy lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons.

    It isn’t uncommon for a person to eat significantly less as they get older. Your aging parent may...

One of the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease is effectively communicating with them. They may have difficulty...

Not everyone will eventually need family or paid caregivers. Many people are independent and care for themselves all the way...

Combat the Isolation of Caregiving Caregiving can be incredibly isolating. Between managing two households and family obligations, there isn’t much...

Does your parent suddenly need care and you and your siblings are struggling with how to manage caregiving duties? While...

Whether you saw it coming or not, caring for an aging parent can be a challenge. Your parent may have...

Guess what? You’re not alone. Anyone who tells you they are happy every minute of every day is probably lying....

Caregiving isn’t just emotionally and physically demanding. It can get expensive. On average, caregivers spend between $5,000 and $20,000 per...

When you to visit an aging loved one or parent, keep an eye out for safety issues. Here are some...