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There are plenty of difficult jobs out there, but one that receives minimal attention is that of a family caregiver. Due to the high-stress and no-pay work environment of family caregivers, they often experience financial pressures, physical decline, anxiety, depression and isolation among other things. In an AARP Public Policy Institute study, researchers…
You help your aging loved one whenever you have the time, but lately you’ve noticed they need more help than you’re able to provide alone. Between bathing, feeding, running errands and even socializing, it’s hard to do it all. Generally, family caregivers in your situation turn to professionals who fall into one of…
The state of Georgia has approved Seniorlink to launch Structured Family Caregiving (SFC), a new family caregiver support program. The program offers a digital coaching solution and financial support to families caring for loved ones at home.
Brogan with her sister, Paige You never forget the day your parents tell you that your sister has been diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. As a three-year-old girl, you have absolutely no idea that this moment will change your entire life. Forever. You have no idea that this means your sister will spend…
Lois Simon, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs at Seniorlink, will be participating in a panel discussion at the upcoming Health Management Associates (HMA) Conference in Chicago. The panel, “Managed Care Models for Dual Eligible Medicaid-Medicare Beneficiaries” will take place on September 10 from 8:45am – 10am at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile.
Seniorlink will be attending the 2019 National Home & Community Based Services Conference (HCBS), hosted by the National Association of States for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) taking place August 26 to August 28. Seniorlink team members will be on-site demoing Vela, Seniorlink’s HIPPA-secure collaboration app.
If a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, they will undoubtedly go through behavioral changes. In fact, dementia affects behavior differently at each stage of the disease, often progressing dramatically in the middle-to-late stages. A patient may become violent and aggressive, both physically and verbally.
The stressors associated with family caregiving are well-documented; you can find plenty of studies that illustrate the various emotional issues that arise from being an unpaid family caregiver, but it’s not often that the finances are given the spotlight. That said, caregivers that do not go into a caregiving arrangement ready and empowered…
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