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Category: Family Caregiving

The risks and realities of Drinking

March 1, 2021 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

As the Jimmy Buffett song goes, it’s always five o’clock somewhere. But when it comes to some seniors and their caregivers, it might be more than a casual drink that ends the day.

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Family Caregiving

DISABILITY PLANNING FOR MY CHILD: HOW TO BEGIN NOW

February 11, 2021 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

“No family should be alone in this process”, says Maier. A financial advisor may be the help you need.

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Family Caregiving, Financial & Legal

Message: Sibling Rivalry Meets Caregiving

February 1, 2021 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

As a son or daughter doing most, if not all, of the work required to care for one or both of your parents, you’ve probably thought: “Why is this all landing on me? Why aren’t my siblings sharing the care?”

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Family Caregiving

How Caregiving Changes Us: What Dies, What Grows

January 11, 2021 | By Posted by: Jessica Szamosszegi

What changed in you when you began caring for somebody?

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Family Caregiving, Spousal Caregiving

Introducing the SpaLet: The latest in comfort, safety, convenience and independence for personal care

January 1, 2021 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

An overview of the SpaLet, a handy new bidet from American Standards

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Family Caregiving

I’m not a caregiver

December 1, 2020 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

Unlike most other roles in life, people don’t dream about becoming caregivers. You have a choice before you.

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Family Caregiving

Have you always been green? Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without it

November 1, 2020 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

We spoke to several seniors for their reflections on a lifetime of “green” practices, and how they have updated them for today’s lifestyle. Here’s what we discovered

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Family Caregiving

Four Rooms: A meditation of life, death and aging with a disability

October 1, 2020 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

A meditation of life, death and aging with a disability

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Family Caregiving

Expert Advice

September 1, 2020 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

A helpful Q & A about caregiving questions and concerns.

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Family Caregiving

Editors Choice

August 1, 2020 | By Posted by: Jordan K.

Selections of touching stories, both fiction and nonfiction, that focus on caregiving and emphasize its importance.

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Family Caregiving

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