A “post caregiver” shares her thoughts.
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‘Why are services to the caregiver important? Because if you don’t have a reasonably cared-for caregiver, you can’t be in a position to reasonably care for someone else.’ – Jenna Schoenefeld, NYT
Category: Family Caregiving
5 Strategies to Be A Happy Caregiver – part 2
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Ready for more happiness on your caregiving journey? Here are a few more tips for you.
Caregiving to parents who no longer live together is complicated.
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Thought your parents would also stay together as a couple? What “Grey Divorces” are doing to caregiving will shock you.
5 Strategies to Be A Happy Caregiver – part 1.
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You love your parents, you care for your parents and NOW WHAT?
Docs often say, “not my job”, when asked by families seeking social services and supports.
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“Physicians feel they do not have the time, knowledge, or interest to guide their patients to important non-medical assistance.” According to a survey by Leavitt Partners.
Health-care costs can threaten retirement portfolios and plans.
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“If you want control of what your elder years are going to look like, you need some kind of game plan for exactly what kind of care you want,” according to Susan Hyatt of Silver Sherpa.
Caregivers: Join a research project at Ryerson University
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How do you use mobile apps?
Ageing and health status: An interesting study
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We tend to lose sight of the fact that, while the population is aging, seniors are healthier than any time in history: 85 is the new 65.
As the population ages, caregiving is also becoming a hot-button issue.
The Dueling Caregivers.
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“You make me crazy, Mom,” I say.
“You make me crazy, too, baby,” she answers.
“Making each other crazy. Now that’s something we can always do for each other!” she says and beams a smile toward me. I beam the same one back.”
By: Cathy Guisewite
Caring for my sick husband, I am going through untold suffering.
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Please take a moment to read one wife’s story about her life as a caregiver.
