Driving a vehicle and having the ability to run errands and be responsible for one’s own transportation provides a strong sense of independence and drastically improves quality of life. Therefore, it is a privilege that we wish to be able to maintain as long as possible. Everyone ages at a different pace and experiences different Read More
Caring for Aging Parents from a Distance
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC In our society, we often move from the area where we grew up and away from our parents. This change can present more dilemmas for adult children as their parents become more dependent or resistant to assistance. Many families travel to spend holidays or vacations together, but as parents age, they Read More
Who Helps Pay for Alzheimer’s Care?
by Pam Ness The recent study published by the Alzheimer’s Association is a wake-up call for the nation: the number of Alzheimer’s patients are increasing rapidly every year, and costs of care for Alzheimer’s disease are skyrocketing. Who helps pay for Alzheimer’s Care? The numbers are quite scary, as the growth in Alzheimer’s numbers may Read More
How Do You Pay for Alzheimer’s Care?
by Pam Ness How to pay for Alzheimer’s care is a big concern for many Americans. A recently released comprehensive study from the Alzheimer’s Association reveals the grim financial reality of the cost of caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Family caregivers spend more than $5,000 per year caring for someone with Read More
RESPITE: Self Care for Caregivers
April is an interesting month. It’s not quite warm enough out to take off those sweaters. Folks (especially elderly folks) are prone to colds. Allergies start acting up as the pollen starts flying. During this period between winter and summer, let’s look back at November’s National Family Caregiver Month. The National Family Caregivers Month is Read More
Managing the Scary Costs of an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
by Pam Ness The Alzheimer’s Association recently released the results of an important study on the financial impact of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. There are currently over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and every 66 seconds someone living in the U.S. is diagnosed with the disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the Read More
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