#2 - Caregiver Holiday Survival Tip: Simplify your Holiday Activities
My second tip: Simplify your Holiday Activities Because you are caregiving, you may not have the t...
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Guidance on how to properly care for your loved ones as they navigate through the aging process
incontinence supplies
Hello all;Over this past year, my mothers incontinence supplies needs have grown expedentially. I h...
Getting a faith community into your life again
One of the learnings of this darn pandemic is that all kinds of gatherings can happen online; work m...
What can I do to help get mother up after a fall?
My mother falls down pretty often, and my back is really starting to bother me. What can I do to get...
sandy how (and why) to pack a GO BAG
I've just survived living near the largest wildfire in the USA as of now, and out of necessity I've ...
Basic Home Modifications for In-Home Family Caregivers
When caring for loved ones at home, whether in their home or your home, it's vitally important that ...
Don't expect a call back from the doctor: how to get a response from your loved one's medical team
I'm a medical social worker, and I have to say that one of the things I hear over and over again fro...
How to Enroll in Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care Benefits
Nearly 60% of all Veterans are eligible for some health care benefits from the VA, but less than hal...
Tools for Partnering with your HealthCare Provider
Hi everyone, I was fortunate to work with Melinda of the Nursing School at the UW, she is the projec...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #10: Help When Managing a Loved Ones Finances
Family caregiving can include a wide range of roles, one of which is helping a loved one manage thei...
How to Manage Compound Caregiving?
Compound Caregiving (caring for multiple people at one time) is tough, but so are caregivers. I...
Planning for a respite for you as a caregiver
The holidays are over! (Phew!) It's winter time. Hopefully the routine is re-established and there's...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #9: Find Veterans Benefits
If you are caring for loved ones who are veterans, be sure to find out if they are eligible for any ...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #8: Create a Caregiving Budget
When I started intensive caregiving for my parents, it took a while to get a handle on my parents' f...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #7: Use Home- and Community-Based Services
One of the most difficult tasks for caregivers is to find the money to pay for care. It's often like...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #6: Manage Finances with Less Work Income
About 6 in 10 family caregivers are also working at a paid job. It can be very difficult to put in b...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #5: How to Hire Paid Caregivers
When I was caring for my parents, I provided around 60 to 80 hrs of unpaid care per week. I did even...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #4: Claim Caregiving Tax Credits and Deductions
On average, family caregivers spend approximately 26% of their own income on caregiving expenses. It...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #3: Prevent Financial Fraud and Scams
When caregiving for family and friends, one of the greatest financial concerns can be addressing the...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #2: Understand What Home Care Medicare Covers
I've worked in the field of aging for nearly 40 years, but not as a Medicare expert. So when I got m...
10 Tips on the Financial Matters of Caregiving - TIP #1: How to Get Paid to Care for Loved Ones
As AARP's family and caregiving expert, one of the most common questions I'm asked is, "How can I ge...
Autistic adult coach or help
Hi. I am new here. I have a sister that i have been caring for since my mom passed on. She is clos...
Finding a place
I need help finding a place for my mom. She is in HUD senior apartments. She is in the first stage o...
A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals
Your family member may be able to claim federal tax deductions for many health care costs, including...
Preventing Those with Dementia from Getting Lost Tip #5: Assess Whether Driving is Safe
Many people drive for a while after a dementia diagnosis - my Dad drove for probably 3-4 years after...
Preventing Those with Dementia from Getting Lost Tip #6: Flag Access to Bicycles, Riding Mowers etc.
If you're caring for loved ones living with dementia at home, preventing them from getting lost or h...
Preventing Those with Dementia from Getting Lost Tip #4: Pay attention to Exits and Safety Hazards
You're doing things to prevent your loved ones who are living with dementia from leaving the house b...
Preventing Those with Dementia from Getting Lost Tip #3: Use GPS Tracking
I cared for my Dad, who had Alzheimers, most intensively from 2009 to 2018. When I got started GPS w...
Preventing Those with Dementia from Getting Lost Tip#2: Make Sure They Can Be Identified
If you're caring for someone living with dementia, there is always a chance they could get lost and ...
Preventing those with Dementia from Getting Lost Tip #1: Get Creative with Alarms and Locks
If you're caregiving at home for a loved one living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, yo...
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