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Caregiver Clients Need a Backup Care Plan
People with disabilities & elderly persons often rely on paid help for everyday basic care. It is wise to have a backup caregiver plan for emergencies and holidays. more...
Elderly Day Care Scholarships Help Defray Costs
Paying for adult day care can strain a family budget. Scholarship programs may help cover the cost when a primary caregiver needs respite or works outside the home. more...
Planning Ahead – The Role of Spouse & Caregiver
A good healthcare plan includes adequate insurance coverage. Plan ahead for caregiver services; long-term recovery at home may require the need for outside assistance. more...
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By: Patricia Davis
Long term care providers of the elderly are often faced with difficult decisions. Caregivers should know the benefits of senior day care. more...
By: Ginny Temple
Becoming educated about in-home assistance and retirement communities can prevent the necessity of making decisions under the stress of illness, a fall, or aging. more...
Legal Advice – How to Stop an Elder From Driving
By:
Lisa C. DeLuca
Carolyn Rosenblatt's The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents is a good resource providing a legal perspective on caregiving issues like driving, home care workers, more. more...
CareCalendar to Help Family and Friends in Need
By: Joanne LaSpina
Ever coordinate meals to help a neighbor following the birth of a baby or tried to arrange rides for a friend after surgery? Turn to this resource for easy organizing. more...
By:
Lisa C. DeLuca
Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer's patients do not lose their hearts and souls and the essence of who they are when they lose their memories. more...
Frena Gray-Davidson's New Alzheimer's Book
By:
Lisa C. DeLuca
A person caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be hopeful, connect deeply with his or her afflicted loved one, & help self and loved one heal old emotional wounds. more...
Interfaith Presents Caregiver Conference
By:
Hildra Tague
Interfaith of The Woodlands, Texas, presents a workshop "Unraveling the Mystery of Caregiving" providing resources and skills for family members who care for loved ones. more...
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