Caregivers reported in a Gallup survey that they spend a lot of time on different tasks and errands related to looking after the care recipient. The majority of caregivers (55%) in the Gallup study reported they had been providing care for three years or more. The average spent on shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, Read More
Aging Parent and Only Child
In doing support groups for Adult Children of Aging Parents, I often see the only child feeling guilty about decisions or wishing they had a sibling to help with all the details of late-life family caregiving. However, when those only children do come to support groups, they see that having a sibling can be problematic Read More
Hospitalized Parents on Medicare
By: Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services Did you have a parent taken to the ER recently and then admitted, or so you thought? Since the Affordable Care Act and the “hospital re-admission penalties” to hospitals, more and more hospitals are keeping those patients that fit the penalty categories on “Observation Read More
Taking Care of Someone Who is Ill: Patience for Patients
Taking Care of Someone Who is Ill by Michelle Eisenreich The act of taking care of someone who is ill or otherwise unable to care for themselves, either because of illness or the aging process, is not an easy task. Many family members take on this monumental effort without realizing the toll it can take Read More
Self Care for Caretakers
The importance of self care for caretakers by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com Although very rewarding, being a caretaker can be a very draining experience, whether professionally or for a loved one. Sometimes when we give so much to someone else, it can be easy to neglect ourselves. Self care for caretakers is imperative. Self care Read More
Mental Health and Aging
By Vince Brim, PsyD, CMC Clinical Director There are many factors to consider regarding mental health and aging: Aging adults with a history of mental health problems Mental health issues that can arise as a result of aging, such as depression and anxiety Mental health and behavioral issues related to the course of dementia Mental health Read More
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