Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease with many faces, and though there are effective medications available to treat it, people with MS often need help. …
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease with many faces, and though there are effective medications available to treat it, people with MS often need help. …
Remember when you or a loved one was pregnant and your due date was approaching? If you were like me, you wondered where you would …
With my eyes still closed, the sleep fog begins to lift and the fact that it’s Saturday creeps into my awareness. Saturdays are the days …
Definition of The Older Americans Act The Older Americans Act is a piece of Federal legislation that provides a number of different home and community-based …
A durable power of attorney, or DPOA, is a legal document designed to protect aging parents’ independence and decision-making, while also simplifying the eventual transition …
Depression. We see the term everywhere, but often miss it when it’s staring us right in the face. It’s easily misunderstood and misdiagnosed. People who …
This post identifies some possible causes for behavior and mental health changes in your caree, and offers suggestions on ways to cope that can actually …
A math question for you about care: if you are a family caregiver to one person, how many people do you care for? If you …
A Definition of Companion Care
Karen called her mom, Mary, from the car to let her know she would be there in 5 minutes and would pick her up …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“I’m sorry, but after running some tests, we’ve discovered your son has lupus.”
We all wish we had known him longer.
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 …
A Definition of Adult Foster Care
If you are the family caregiver for your mom, dad or Aunt Molly, your job doesn’t stop at making sure they take their medicine and …
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. …
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 …
