by External Article | Sep 28, 2020 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Client, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Finding Caregiver Support, Long Term Caregiving |
The call was for a 64-year-old woman with a cough and inability to walk. But she did not appear to be having a medical emergency. I was confused about why 911 had been called. “Do you want to go to the hospital, Helen?” “I’m sorry to have called 911,” Brody answered....
by Guest Author | May 28, 2017 | Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Wellness |
It has taken me almost 10 years to figure out that I actually have a reset button and that I’m allowed to hit it when needed! My husband has a C4/C5 spinal cord injury and as his primary caregiver for going on 10 years, along with caring physically (alone) for...
by Dave Kelso | Oct 21, 2015 | 24/7 Caregiving, Baby Boom Generation, Caregiving 101, Housing, Long Term Caregiving |
Whether you’re new to caregiving or a veteran, there are still things to learn about the US healthcare system. This series of videos from Alz Live provides a roadmap. This is part eight of an eight part series. If you are starting to think that optimal...
by Kayla Matthews | Oct 9, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Housing, Long Term Caregiving |
Caring for an elderly client or loved one is a rewarding yet challenging situation. Knowing when it is time to move an individual from her present home environment to a living environment that offers them more assistance is an emotional decision. You worry about...
by Dave Kelso | Sep 30, 2015 | 24/7 Caregiving, Caregiving 101, Finances, Finding Caregiver Support, Housing, Long Term Caregiving, Sandwich Generation |
Whether you’re new to caregiving or a veteran, there are still things to learn about the US healthcare system. This series of videos from Alz Live provides a roadmap. This is part five of an eight part series. Helping caregivers and families improve interaction...
by Kaiser Health News | Sep 25, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Finances |
This week, I answered three questions related to coverage in the Medicare program, the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and some who are disabled. Q: I was recently advised by my primary care physician that he is transitioning to a...
Recent Comments