The loss of a loved one can be a very difficult time. In addition to wading through legal documents and getting arrangements in order, feelings of depression, loneliness, anger, and other emotions can be difficult to process. How do you heal from the loss of a loved one? Grieving is different for … [Read more...] about Processing Grief: Finding Your New Normal After Someone You Care for Dies
Elder Care Matters
I was somewhere in my middle school years, visiting family in Asheville, North Carolina, when my aunt told me we were going to deliver meals to older people. She had a friend who volunteered with Meals on Wheels but was unable that day, so my aunt said she would. Those moments spent delivering lunch … [Read more...] about Elder Care Matters
Staying Safe & Warm this Winter
If you haven’t unpacked all your cold weather clothing, the time is now. Winter is here. While the temperature may not consistently reflect the season, it’s best to be prepared for when those temps drop, especially if you are 55 or older. In the winter months, or December – April for Arkansans, … [Read more...] about Staying Safe & Warm this Winter
Donating Time as a Volunteer
Ways to Volunteer in Little Rock Did you know more than one third of those living in poverty in Little Rock and North Little Rock are children and teens under the age of 18, while more than 15 percent are age 55 or older, and more than 10 percent are single mothers? It’s easy for us to … [Read more...] about Donating Time as a Volunteer
How to Support Caregivers
Supporting Family Caregivers As we get older, we realize how real the conversation with family is about caring for a loved one, especially if that loved one is yourself. For many, that conversation ends with someone in the family taking on the role of caregiver. At CareLink, we know the trials and … [Read more...] about How to Support Caregivers
