Karen has been a health care professional for more than 25 years. Karen's caregiving journey began when her parents' house was destroyed with hurricane Sandy in 2012. Her parents - at that time 92 and 89 years old, had to find options to relocate quickly. Eventually, the family decided it was best that her parents go to assisted living. Throughout this process, Karen learned the ins and outs of how assisted living facilities work, as well as various things you have to keep in mind before and during your move to assisted living.

Karen Bromberg is the founder of Helpyouthru.com. She is a certified caregiving consultant, helping overwhelmed family caregivers with resources, research and relaxation, and brainstorming ideas to help make their family caregiving experiences more rewarding and less stressful. She is the author of “The Unsuspecting Caregiver: My Experiences In The Wake Of Hurricane Sandy And The Lessons I've Learned From Them,” which is available on Amazon.com.

Karen's Articles on SeniorGuidance.org:

• Preparing for Assisted Living: Legal, Financial & Emotional Considerations