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Karen called her mom, Mary, from the car to let her know she would be there in 5 minutes and would pick her up out front. Mary said, “You are coming here? Are we going somewhere?” “You have a doctor’s appointment in 30 minutes,” Karen said. Confused, Mary replied, “I do? Today?” “I…
Navigating Legal Challenges and Financial Responsibilities as a Caregiver Say you’re the primary family member who has taken care of a parent or spouse for the last several years. When they die, will you get stuck with their bills? It depends, according to legal experts and the Federal Trade Commission. Family members generally…
When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, my husband became my primary caregiver, a job that consumes enormous energy and has increasingly challenged his patience. Little did we know how much our world would change, but we were quickly overwhelmed by fear as we realized our biggest challenges were ahead…
Providing care for an aging loved one or a person with disabilities is challenging but also rewarding. Caregivers have the chance to ensure their loved one’s quality of life is the best it can be by assisting with activities of daily living. Most of all, by taking on the responsibility themselves, caregivers have…
Definition of a Caregiver Affidavit A caregiver affidavit is a legal document that allows a person (other than one’s next-of-kin or power of attorney) to have the authority to act as a substitute decision maker for matters of health care for someone who is unable to do so. A person might have a…
Caregivers often are unpaid relatives or spouses of people who need assistance with activities of daily living and medical tasks. As more Americans choose to age at home, they require caregivers to make their choice possible. In most cases, caregivers organize medications and make sure their loved ones take them on time, assist…
“I’m sorry, but after running some tests, we’ve discovered your son has lupus.” “Sir, these recent health episodes plus our latest test results confirm your wife’s diagnosis: lupus.” However your loved one’s diagnosis story begins, this statement is unlikely to follow: “Congratulations! You are now officially a lupus caregiver; here’s what comes next.”…
We all wish we had known him longer. His life was full of accomplishments and interests, balanced by devotion to family. He’d been an Air Force pilot, corporate executive, Apple computer pioneer, artist, clarinetist, golfer, gardener, fisherman, and attentive husband, father and grandfather. To me, he was Uncle Dick, the first male to…
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