Dear Angel,My parents live in a condominium in a senior community, 100 miles away from me. My father had a stroke last year, and is having trouble getting around, bathing, and dressing. My mother has her own issues, having had … [Read more...]
Print This Page$10,000 a month! Why don’t they take it seriously?
July 31, 2015 by
Q. My parents are in their 70's and I am a caregiver for them, while working part-time and raising a family. My father has had Parkinson's for fifteen years and is no longer mobile. My mother is in the early stages of Alzheimer's. … [Read more...]
Print This PageIf You’re A Caregiver. . . A Proper Contract is a MUST!
July 29, 2015 by
E.A. lived with her daughter, B.C., who was her caregiver from 2004 until 2012. They entered into a care agreement, in which E.A. was to make regular monthly payments to her daughter in exchange for room, board, and caregiving. … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Happens When Caregivers Are Too Sick To Perform Their Duties?
July 17, 2015 by
Q. I am a caregiver for my husband, Ed, who has had Parkinson’s disease for fifteen years. While fully coherent, his physical capabilities have been greatly reduced. Confined mainly to a wheelchair, he requires my help to dress, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaregiving for a Veteran: Programs Mentioned at WHCOA
July 17, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,In Mr. Farr’s recent article on the White House Conference on Aging (WHCOA), he talked a lot about caregiving, but didn’t mention anything about veterans, in particular. Can you elaborate on anything … [Read more...]
Print This PageHighlights from the White House Conference on Aging
July 15, 2015 by
Photo from Whitehouse.govThis past Monday, on the cusp of the 50th anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid and the 80th anniversary of Social Security, the once-a-decade White House Conference on Aging was held. … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlzheimer’s Caregivers Need to See This
June 23, 2015 by
Alzheimer's Disease is an illness that causes people to lose the ability to remember, think, and use good judgment. Over time, as the disease worsens, those affected will have trouble with self-care and will need caregiving … [Read more...]
Print This PageElder Abuse is a “Public Health Crisis”
June 19, 2015 by
Q. Not long ago, my mother, who is in her 80s, was the victim of financial exploitation by an in-home health aide. It started with trips to the grocery store and small loans. Before long, the caregiver was regularly taking my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Family Caregivers Get Compensated?
May 22, 2015 by
Q. My father, Jack, is in the early stages of Alzheimer's and has limited mobility due to other ailments. He currently lives alone at home and needs a lot of assistance. He has been a great dad, always putting my needs before … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Services for Family Caregivers of Post 9/11 Veterans
May 22, 2015 by
Dear Baxter,I am a caregiver for my mother, who is a post-9/11 veteran and sustained a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty. Do you know of any benefits for caregivers in my situation?Thanks,Karen … [Read more...]
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