Mary has been providing care for her father with dementia for several years, in the home she shares with her husband and three small children. Things have gotten stressful for Mary lately as her father’s condition is getting … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Is the Financial and Emotional Impact of Caregiving? – The 2021 Fidelity American Caregivers Study
November 9, 2021 by
November is National Family Caregivers Month -- a time to celebrate, recognize, and honor the contributions of family caregivers across the country. This commemorative month offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving … [Read more...]
Print This PageAARP’s Health Benefits Navigator: A New Tool for Veterans and Caregivers
October 15, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,My father is a veteran and I am his caregiver. All of the benefit options seem really confusing. Is there an easy place to review and obtain all the available healthcare benefits without all the confusion and … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre Virginia, Maryland and/or DC Among the Best or Worst States for Supporting Family Caregivers?
August 10, 2021 by
A recent Facebook Live event, Caring for the Caregivers, featuring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-California), occurred last week. The biggest takeaway was that word is starting to spread on Capitol Hill that … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs it a Burden? – Caring for Parents When Your Relationship is Strained
June 8, 2021 by
One third of all Americans are unexpectedly caring for their senior parents. Many of these families had strained relationships before their adult children assumed the role of caregiver, yet these adult children still feel it’s … [Read more...]
Print This PageLeeza Gibbons — Tips for New Caregivers
May 11, 2021 by
“Alzheimer’s Caregivers are Heroes.” - Leeza GibbonsLeeza Gibbons is a leading TV talk show host, entertainment reporter, and best-selling author. She also has another role -- as a caregiver and founder of a non-profit to help … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat are the Medicaid, Tax, and Liability Implications of Paying an Independent Caregiver?
April 30, 2021 by
Q. We are getting ready to hire a new caregiver for my mom, and she is an independent contractor. Prior to now, we have hired caregivers from an agency. The caregiver has asked about being paid in cash, which will amount to $3,000 … [Read more...]
Print This PagePresident Biden Lists Eldercare and Childcare Alongside Roads and Bridges, as Crucial to the Nation’s Infrastructure
April 20, 2021 by
President Joe Biden launched weekly conversations with Americans to learn about what people across the country in different situations are facing, and to discuss how upcoming legislation could affect their lives. This week, the … [Read more...]
Print This PageLessons Learned from a Doctor Who Became a Caregiver
July 21, 2020 by
Dr. Gerard Mullin, a gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, served as the primary caregiver at different times for both of his parents. His father had a complication after surgery for a minor procedure and Dr. … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs the FAMILY Act the Answer to the Caregiving Crisis?
February 11, 2020 by
Joan Lunden, former host of Good Morning America and spokesperson for A Place for Mom is more than just an actress, journalist, and TV personality. She is an activist for reform for caregivers, who recently spoke in front of … [Read more...]
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