Dear Kiwi and Mango,I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers?
October 9, 2024 by
Dear Kiwi and Mango,I heard somewhere that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE Model for people with dementia and their caregivers? What is this all about?Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Caring for a Loved One Be Harmful?
October 2, 2024 by
I met with an adult child of a client earlier this week. When the family first came to me about a year ago, the wife had late-stage Parkinson’s and the husband had been her primary caregiver for many years. The husband was clearly … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Dementia Resource for Caregivers Now Available
October 2, 2024 by
Dear Raider,I recently learned that my mother has dementia and she will be moving in with my family soon. I’m pretty new at this. Are there any helpful online resources available to assist with caring for a loved one with … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Care Managers Work with Care Agencies
August 2, 2024 by
By ElderTree Care Management ServicesCare managers and home care agencies often collaborate closely to provide comprehensive support for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, especially the elderly or … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes an Adult Child Have a Legal and/or Moral Duty to Become a Parent’s Caregiver?
March 26, 2024 by
Jane had a good childhood growing up in Virginia. However, she kept both an emotional and geographic distance from her mother for most of her adult life. The rift began after her parents' divorce, which Jane blamed on her mother. … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Estate Planning Helps You and Your Caregiver
March 15, 2024 by
Dear Angel,I have Parkinson’s and need lots of care, and I know things are just going to get tougher. My sister is my caregiver who helps me full-time. I heard that getting my estate planning and long-term care planning in … [Read more...]
Print This PageUnprecedented Caregiver Fatigue in America — Do You Suffer from Caregiver Burnout?
February 23, 2024 by
Q. This past year, my mother, who has dementia, moved into our house, and I became her caregiver. I also work full-time from home and have two children of my own. Recently, I am feeling very anxious and stressed out, like I’m … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Managing Stress and Anger as a Caregiver
February 23, 2024 by
Dear Angel,I’ve been a caregiver for my mother for a few years, and I experience feelings of anger inside sometimes. I feel guilty for having these emotions, but sometimes I just want to bury my head in a pillow and scream. … [Read more...]
Print This PageMental Health of Caregivers Is Subject of Powerful Documentary
December 12, 2023 by
Richard Lui, a journalist and news anchor for MSNBC and NBC News, sat down with Chip Carter recently to talk about his relationship with his late mother, former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Chip talked about his parents and their … [Read more...]
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