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...]
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Critter Corner: New VA Training Effort Launched for Providers and Caregivers of Veterans
March 13, 2020 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette, I am a caregiver for my husband, an army veteran named Steve. He gets regular treatment for a mild traumatic brain injury and for persistent migraines. He has countless appointments through our local … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Taxes Work if You Have a Paid In-Home Caregiver
February 4, 2020 by
Stacey, an only child, was an in-home caregiver for her ailing mother for several years. She lived with her mom and cared for her while she completed college and graduate school, and even after she got married. However, after … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Exciting Technology Emerges for Seniors and Caregivers in the 2020’s
January 31, 2020 by
Q. I am a caregiver for my 80-year old mother who is in the early stages of dementia. I consider myself to be technologically savvy, but I am not quite sure what is out there that can help me in my role. You used to publish lots … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Caregivers and Planning for Retirement
December 6, 2019 by
Dear Bebe, I stopped working full time when I was 45 to begin caregiving for my mother and it's been fifteen years now. I have worked part time jobs here and there, but I have nothing that’s going to provide me any type of … [Read more...]
Print This PageAARP Report Examines Today’s Family Caregivers
November 19, 2019 by
Sharon is a caregiver for her mother, Deedee, who is 81 years old and lives with dementia. Similar to many caregivers, Sharon balances the increasing caregiving needs of her mother with her other commitments, including her job. By … [Read more...]
Print This PageDo You Know Your Rights as a Caregiver?
September 3, 2019 by
Meryl cares for her mother, who is suffering from dementia. She works part-time in her home as a medical transcriptionist and also cares for her three children. With all that she has to do on a daily basis, Meryl rarely, if ever, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Caregivers Have a Higher Life-Expectancy?
May 10, 2019 by
Dear Magic, I read somewhere that caregivers have a higher life-expectancy than non-caregivers. With all of the stress that goes into caregiving, how can this be true? Thanks for your help! Liv Longer --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Untrained Caregivers Performing Medical Tasks
April 23, 2019 by
At 49 years old, Emily is an accomplished accountant. She worked her way up in a prominent firm, but recently took a leave of absence to care for her father, Sid. She is married to her college sweetheart but doesn’t have any … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Your Spouse Get Paid for Being Your Caregiver?
September 11, 2018 by
Joseph quit his full-time job to provide full-time care for his wife, Stephanie, who is suffering from early-onset dementia. He bathes and dresses her, prepares her meals, takes her blood pressure, gives her prescribed medications … [Read more...]
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