A spousal caregiver recently told me he looks at his watch all day for the time he will experience the joy of seeing his wife and when his eyes meet hers his joy turns to pain as she can’t remember who he is. Love never ends – and for spousal caregivers, traveling the journey of Read More
Feeling Guilty After I've Placed a Loved One
When: Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 3:30pm to 5:00pm Where: Mercy Retirement and Care Center | 3431 Foothill Blvd | Oakland What: Jean Tokarek, MPA, CMC, will host a workshop on letting go of guilt after placing a loved one. Get tips and advice on self-care and much more. More Info: (510) 534-8540 or [email protected]
Applying for Medi-Cal or Medicaid Benefits for a Spouse or Aging Parents
It is true that couples don’t have to spend every last dollar in order to have the cost of skilled nursing covered by governmental benefits. Remember, Medicare does not cover the cost of custodial care in a skilled nursing facility. Medicare only covers short periods of time for rehab after surgery, an accident or other Read More
Memory Loss and Aging Parents
When one parent is exhibiting signs of memory loss the other parent can often cover up for the spouse who is losing the ability to care for themselves. Adult children are often surprised when they hear about a diagnosis they never saw, sometimes because of denial and at other times because the well parent was Read More
