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Indiana State Senator Ed Charbonneau lauded the work of state government, specifically the Structured Family Caregiver program, on behalf of family caregivers during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
In This Article: What is Respite Care?How Do You Pay for Respite Care?Benefits of Respite Care Over 54 million people provide unpaid care for an aging or disabled loved one. For many primary caregivers, the physical, emotional, and financial toll of this work can lead to caregiver fatigue and caregiver burnout. It’s important for…
For adults with aging parents, the time often comes where you must discuss their future plans with them. Some of the common topics involve making decisions about money, health, senior living, and other potentially difficult subjects. At some point, you’ll need to discuss sensitive subjects such as whether your aging parent requires home…
Tom Riley, President and CEO of Seniorlink, was a featured guest on the OA in Healthcare podcast. The episode, An Interview with Tom Riley, President and CEO of Seniorlink, explores the dynamic role family caregivers have played since the COVID-19 outbreak, and how healthcare systems must incorporate family caregivers moving forward.
In addition to being a fun recreational activity and a way to cool off on hot days, swimming is a terrific form of exercise for older adults and their caregivers. It’s a low-impact sport, which is beneficial for people suffering from sports injuries or conditions like arthritis. For older adults especially, maintaining an…
Mary Schafer, Senior Vice President of People & Culture at Seniorlink, joined the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition‘s inaugural webinar May 6 where she discussed how Seniorlink has navigated the coronavirus crisis. The webinar, “Supporting Family Caregivers During COVID-19”, brought together business leaders as well as community and caregiving advocates to discuss unique ways employers…
Being a caregiver is a tough job – but that doesn’t mean there isn’t help available. There are respite services, special funding for caregivers, and several options in the way of state and community-based services. One of the most accessible ways to get extra help – on demand – is by taking advantage…
Yvonne Quinones-Reyes is a registered nurse at Seniorlink based in Merrillville, Indiana. Outside of work she cares for her father, Ivan Quinones, 72, a Vietnam War veteran recently diagnosed with diabetes as well as minor heart issues.
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