Can I Get Paid to Care for My Aging Parent or Spouse?
A frequent question that comes up and one we are familiar with is “Can I get paid to care for my aging parent or spouse?” The honest answer is yes…
Autism Awareness: Increasing Grandparents Confidence in Spending Time with these Grandkids
Recently I had the pleasure of doing a video interview with Autism expert Jessica Leichtweisz. She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and a Behavior Specialist. The topic was how can…
The Grandma Scam: Protecting our Seniors
This is called the grandparents scam, and it's one of the most common scams out there. In this post, we'll talk about what the grandparent's scam is, how to protect yourself from it, and what to do if you fall victim to it.
A Siblings Guide to Caring for An Aging Parent
It's a difficult situation when one of your aging parents need more care than you can provide. As their child, you want to do everything you can to ensure they're comfortable and safe. But it's not always possible to be there for them 24/7. If you have siblings, now is the time to start talking about how you can best support your parent as they age. By working together and sharing the load, you can make sure your parent gets the care they need while still maintaining some sense of normalcy in their life. Here's a sibling's guide to caring for an aging parent.
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“Take a Holiday Break: The Gift of Respite for Caregivers”
Respite is a form of temporary care that can be provided in a variety of settings, including the home, hospital, or nursing home as well as some assisted living facilities…
9 Tips to Improve Communication Skills when Dementia is Involved
Do you find yourself feeling frustrated and at a loss for how to respond when an aging parent starts talking about something that has clearly been bothering them? Or do…
Top 7 Health Concerns Of Baby Boomers
A lot of baby boomers are wondering what they should be concerned about when it comes to their health. The answer is that there are many different things to be…
The Top 10 Misconceptions of Hospice: What You Should Know
As patient advocates Linda and I both have experience with working in Hospice. What we find is that most people are afraid of Hospice and feel this is a service…
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What Are My Health Care Resources?
What types of services are available to you already that may help you navigate the health care system? Many people are unaware of what is available to help you meet…