The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a six-week online workshop at no-cost, called Building Better Caregivers™, for family caregivers of veterans. This comprehensive online workshop addresses specific needs … [Read more...]
Print This PageSearch Results for: caregiver
Caregiver Contracts are a Growing Trend
November 25, 2013 by
Nearly 44 million adult caregivers (21 percent of the U.S. adult population) provide care to seniors or adults with disabilities. On average, these caregivers provide 21 hours of care a week; and the average length of time spent … [Read more...]
Print This PageNovember Is National Family Caregivers Month
November 13, 2013 by
There are as many as 90 million family caregivers in the U.S. today, and their contribution is thought to be equivalent to $450 billion in caregiving services every year. This number is steadily increasing, as more Americans are … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Guides Available for Financial Caregivers
November 5, 2013 by
There may come a time when a loved one entrusts you with his or her financial business, by way of a Power of Attorney, designating you as his or her agent (also called attorney-in-fact). As an agent, your role is to manage your … [Read more...]
Print This PageStudies Show Family Caregivers (of Non-Dementia Patients) Find Role Rewarding and Potentially Life Extending
October 28, 2013 by
Michelle’s in-laws helped care for her children for ten years. Two years ago, her father-in-law, Steve, passed away and her mother-in-law, Elizabeth, was left alone and her health was deteriorating. Michelle, who is an RN, decided … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaregivers and Loved Ones are Making Memories at Memory Cafes
September 11, 2013 by
In a recent blog post, we discussed death cafes, which present a comfortable way to talk about death. In this post, we will discuss another type of café, a memory café, which offers a venue for caregivers and people with memory … [Read more...]
Print This PageTraining Needed for Caregivers Is Lacking
July 30, 2013 by
Family caregivers and home health care professionals (collectively referred to in this article as “caregivers”) provide in-home care for family members or others who are chronically ill, disabled or elderly. Their goal is to help … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Men are Becoming Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia
July 8, 2013 by
Compared to just 15 years ago, twice as many men are assuming caregiver roles for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Men now make up 40% of caregivers in the United States, contrasting the 19% reported 15 years ago, … [Read more...]
Print This PageI’m a Wife and a Caregiver- National Family Caregiver Support Program Assistance
April 10, 2013 by
Carolyn and Mark have been married for over 40 years. Five years ago, Mark was diagnosed with dementia. Since well before they received this official news, Carolyn has been caring for Mark, which has become more and more … [Read more...]
Print This PagePart 1: Tax-Time Series – Deductions for Caregivers
February 6, 2013 by
As a caregiver, you likely pay for some care costs out-of-pocket. Did you know that if you are caring for a relative, you canclaim tax deductions and credits for certain medical expenses? These can include dental treatments, … [Read more...]
Print This Page
