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The Social Security Administration has an important but little known program for people diagnosed with severe and life-threatening medical conditions that allows “quick starts” of monthly disability benefits. It can be a huge help to caregivers and their loved ones who are dealing with these conditions.
A Definition of Adult Foster Care Adult foster care is essentially any care that’s provided in a home-based environment to an adult. Adult foster care is typically thought of in terms of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities that affect their ability to live on their own, however, there is a growing niche…
You’ve taken care of your mom in your own home for two years, but you never imagined the fatigue and stress you would be feeling. You fear that If you don’t get some relief soon, you’re going to burn out. This situation is all too common. When caregiving, “you’ll have less time for…
Definition of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Instrumental activities of daily living are the skills and abilities needed to perform certain day-to-day tasks associated with an independent lifestyle. These activities are not considered to be essential for basic functioning, but are regarded as important for assessing day-to-day quality of life and relative independence.…
Judi Hasson is a journalist who writes about health care and senior issues. Say you’ve taken care of your elderly mom in your own home for the last two years and opened up your wallet to pay for the costs. You may be surprised to learn that many of these expenses can be…
Michelle Seitzer is a freelance writer who has specialized in elder care content for eight years and prior to writing, worked in the field for more than a decade. You manage multiple medications, and schedule countless therapy appointments, doctor visits, surgeries, and more. You may have a part- or full-time job outside the home…
David Heitz is a writer who spent 13 years looking after and advocating for his father with Pick’s Disease, who died last year. David is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors. Nothing breaks a caregiver’s heart like when their loved one stops eating. It’s then that we find ourselves asking:…
Of roughly 3 million living veterans over the age of 80, about half served during the Korean Conflict, according to population data from Veterans Affairs. This Veteran’s day, we’re happy to highlight this generation with profiles of two Caregiver Homes consumers. Names have been changed for privacy.
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