The answer from caregivers is clear. In the U.S. today, roughly 38 million people provide unpaid eldercare. That number is likely to dramatically increase in the future as the number of people needing ...
Want to know if your loved one is experiencing cognitive decline? Want to learn how to be a better caregiver? Those are just two of the many programs at the Dubin Center in Fort Myers, which serves ...
Tips To Help You Advocate For Yourself As A Caregiver Advocating for yourself is hard. It’s likely you’ve learned to advocate ...
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, but the disease is something everyone should be aware of all year-round. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million adults age 65 and older in the United ...
Taken together, it means that those diagnosed with depression or anxiety can struggle with routine tasks, personal care, and work and childcare duties, leading to an increased need for caregiver ...
In the Emmy-winning HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt," medical resident Mel King attempts to comfort a distraught woman who's overwhelmed caring for her disabled mother. Subscribe to our newsletter for ...
It's common to experience guilt as an Alzheimer's caregiver. These tips can help you work through this difficult emotion and feel more assured in your decision-making. “Guilt is a common experience ...
You can use Alexa Care Hub on Alexa-enabled devices to stay in closer contact with anyone who needs extra care or monitoring.
Anger is a natural emotion when caring for someone long term. Caregivers can experience high levels of stress and burnout, which can lead to feelings of anger and frustration. However, there are ways ...
Roughly a quarter of adults in the U.S. are caring for elderly family members or children with an illness or disability—and ...
Children, spouses, siblings and friends of elderly people can get paid by Medicaid to help take care of their loved ones. Medicaid would rather pay a friend or family member to help someone while they ...
Many older adults opt for in-home care — and are often forced to pay out of pocket for it. Even a 10-hour-per-week home ...