Preparing to be a Dementia Caregiver: Establishing Your Team
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Dementia Caregiving: I told you that yesterday! Remember?
Read more: Dementia Caregiving: I told you that yesterday! Remember?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…
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Is a Family Caregiver Liable for a Loved One’s Debts After Death?
Read more: Is a Family Caregiver Liable for a Loved One’s Debts After Death?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…
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8 Tips for Caregivers Who Assist a Family Member with Multiple Sclerosis
Read more: 8 Tips for Caregivers Who Assist a Family Member with Multiple SclerosisWhen 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…
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Financial Support for Caregivers: The Ultimate Guide to Home Care Costs, Financial Aid, and Financial Planning for Caregivers
Read more: Financial Support for Caregivers: The Ultimate Guide to Home Care Costs, Financial Aid, and Financial Planning for CaregiversProviding 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…
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What is a Caregiver Affidavit?
Read more: What is a Caregiver Affidavit?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…
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Top Tools for Caregivers: 43 Blogs, Tech Systems and Medication Management Tools to Simplify Your Life
Read more: Top Tools for Caregivers: 43 Blogs, Tech Systems and Medication Management Tools to Simplify Your LifeCaregivers 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…
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Lupus 101 for Caregivers
Read more: Lupus 101 for Caregivers“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.”…
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