Geriatric Care Managers can be of great assistance to physicians in many ways. They are professionals in accessing the older adult needs and will work as a team with family members, physicians, and community services.
Here are ideas on experiencing life more fully and aging with grace, dignity, meaning, & wisdom as life expectancy expands. Among these are how to nurture yourself to better care for your loved one.
When will the government give the same priority to caregivers as that of the war? This editorial discusses the importance of advocacy today. Ideas for stress relief of unresolved anger also is discussed.
Discussion of the responsibility for our own health through empowerment and “emotional nutrition.” Includes a personal story of caregiving, stress, disease, and the ability to take care of one’s self.
Cash and counseling (C&C) is a program in which consumers are given the option of receiving cash payments to purchase a variety of support services or make household modifications. Learn more about this program here.
Home care is considered to be one of the most desirable options for senior care. Here is a checklist of questions to help you determine the right agency for your needs.
Ways to pay for Long-Term care: Medicaid, Medicare, and Long-term care insurance. Legibility requirements and other information.
The Caregivers Marketplace has created an easy and convenient way for family caregivers to learn about and save money on the products they need and use on a regular basis.
It is important for care receivers to prepare all necessary paper work before it is too late. This will make the transition for the caregiver and the rest much easier. This article provides a list of hints on how to plan.
Hospice is well known for providing optimal care for the elderly, but some Nursing Homes do not offer the opportunity. In this article, several national efforts are outlined on what is done to help those in need in the end of their journey.
Stresses loved ones with dementia may experience during holidays.
This article from the Alzheimer’s Association offers excellent points on caring for someone with AD during the holidays. It also focuses on caring for the caregiver.
