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10 Caregiver Apps to Help You Care for Your Aging Parents

About 15.7 million adult caregivers care for a family member who has Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. And 39.8 million caregivers provide care to adults with a disability or illness. Each loved one’s condition will be different. Being a caregiver takes more than stamina, strength and time–it takes emotional strength. Some people say that trying to have a consistent schedule is one of the most difficult aspects of giving care . It’s one thing to gear up for a short-term crisis. But it takes different skills to provide care over a longer period of time. Caregiving is a difficult and draining task (and sometimes a longterm lifestyle). You might be caring for your elderly parents but it might also be a child, sibling or spouse with a medical condition. Read on for a list of 10 top caregiver apps that can ease the burden and help you succeed in caregiving. 1. CaringBridge CaringBridge allows you and multiple family members to stay in touch. If your family needs...