In the United States, 87 percent of senior adults prefer “aging in place” to living elsewhere; and thousands of disabled young adults opt for independent living. In either case, families worry about whether their loved ones can manage. If you’re…
Category: Caregiver
For Caregivers: Respite Without Guilt
Originally published February 20, 2025. Sharing again because this topic is still relevant for caregivers today! Taking Care of Everyone but Yourself For many people, caring for a disabled family member is less challenging than caring for oneself. Or, rather,…
Medication Management for Caregivers
It’s a family caregiver’s job to ensure that the patient gets all the right medications, in the right doses, at the right times. Today, two BridgingApps team members share their thoughts on medication management. So Much to Keep Up With …
List Highlight: Medication Management Apps
November is National Family Caregivers Month. For many caregivers, keeping track of medications is the most stressful part of the job: the list can be so long, the potential consequences of a mistake so serious. Check out one of our…
Patient Advocacy 101 for Family Caregivers
Did you know that “patient advocate” is an official job title at many hospitals? If you have a family member receiving inpatient care, a professional advocate can help you communicate with medical-center and insurance representatives. Advocates are trained to: Many…
The Autistic Caregiver
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This post is dedicated to all family caregivers, but especially to those with unusual challenges. Most people think of “caregiving” as something done for disabled people by non-disabled people. But there are caregivers who have disabilities…
List Highlight: BridgingApps Caregiver Apps
November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are 63 million family caregivers in the U.S.—around 25 percent of the adult population—and many struggle to balance unpaid caregiving with paid jobs; have health issues of their own; or face other special…
Rideshare Apps and Accessibility
Rideshare services are very practical—except when they’re confusing and frustrating. Because most drivers are independent contractors and many own the cars they drive, it’s hard to ensure a uniform, well-supervised experience every time. Common passenger complaints include: For passengers using…
Accessible Homes Are High-Tech Homes
Whether you’re aging in place, recovering from an accident, or raising a child with special needs, accessible housing is in high demand these days. And while accessible homes still include traditional features such as ramps and shower benches, much of…
Dealing with a Loved One’s Dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions take a hard toll on caregivers. It hurts to see someone who never forgot a relative’s birthday become totally confused over what day/month/year this is. Or to have the sweetest person you ever knew…