A few years ago, Gwen’s mother, Emily, was discharged from the hospital after a short stay. When Emily was ready to go home, Gwen arrived to find her mother dressed and sitting in a wheelchair with a list of medications on her … [Read more...]
Print This PageTraining for Unpaid Alzheimer’s Caregivers
January 13, 2017 by
Q. My father is an 80-year-old widower who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I live close by, and will assume the role of his full-time live-in caregiver. By trade, I am an auto mechanic, and am single with no children. I … [Read more...]
Print This PageTop 16 Articles of 2016
January 3, 2017 by
From the presidential candidates’ views on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, to a new president being elected, we covered a lot of ground in 2016. It was a year that included the passing of the Special Needs Trust Fairness … [Read more...]
Print This PageOur Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2016 (If You Dare)
October 25, 2016 by
With Halloween upon us, now is the time when we present you with this year’s scariest stories. From one typo costing you your computer to loved ones with Alzheimer's owning guns, we uncovered some scary ground. To celebrate … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Virginia Regulations Limit Caregiver Pay
October 18, 2016 by
Stephen Grammer suffers from cerebral palsy, a physical disability that makes it impossible for the 36-year-old to walk, feed himself, or go to the bathroom on his own. Currently, he’s able to live alone in an apartment because he … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Homecare Will Create the Most New Jobs in the Next Decade. But Who Will Fill Them?
September 9, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,It wasn’t easy, but we found a good, reliable home health aide that has been caring for my mother at her home for a year. This was after two other ones left the industry due to low wages and no … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can Caregivers Help Protect Loved Ones Against Scams?
September 2, 2016 by
Dear Angel,I am a caregiver for my father, but not always around. I have a feeling he is being targeted by scammers. How can I know for sure? Also, do you have any tips for me on how I can help protect him against fraud and … [Read more...]
Print This PageHelp! My Husband Was Recently Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
July 15, 2016 by
Q. I was 25 years old when I met my now husband, Elliot. We became best friends and two years later, then we got married and had a baby. Fifteen years and three children later, I began to notice lots of changes in his personality … [Read more...]
Print This PageOvercoming Emotions: Moving Mom to a Nursing Home
July 8, 2016 by
Q. My aging mother has lived in her home since I was a child. My family loved the neighborhood so much that we never moved, and when I got married and had my own family, we bought a house a few blocks away. Now, dad's been gone … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Red Flags that You Need a Break from Caregiving
May 20, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,I am a caregiver for my mother, Ellen, who had a stroke last year. She is very demanding at times, and I may be approaching burnout. I rarely take time for myself, and my emotions range between feeling … [Read more...]
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