Caregiving to parents who no longer live together is complicated.
Thought your parents would also stay together as a couple? What “Grey Divorces” are doing to caregiving will shock you.
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5 Strategies to Be A Happy Caregiver – part 1.
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.
“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.
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Health-care costs can threaten retirement portfolios and plans.
“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.
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Ageing and health status: An interesting study
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.
“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.
Please take a moment to read one wife’s story about her life as a caregiver.
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Caregivers: Join the conversation.
We are looking for family caregivers who are willing to be part of one of the two focus groups that Ryerson University is hosting so that you can share your thoughts about how you use the Internet to stay connected to family, friends and society. Join us, your opinions count.
Let’s talk about “Advance Care Directives”
Start the conversation about your “End of Life Wishes” today.