Stacey, an only child, was an in-home caregiver for her ailing mother for several years. She lived with her mom and cared for her while she completed college and graduate school, and even after she got married. However, after … [Read more...]
Print This PageParenting Your Parents: When They Won’t Accept Help
December 31, 2019 by
Allison's 80-year-old mother, Roberta, is a homemaker who raised four successful children. When her children were younger, her husband worked late and traveled a lot for his job, so she did everything from cooking dinner, helping … [Read more...]
Print This PageNational Volunteer Program Will Help Seniors Age-in-Place
December 3, 2019 by
Evelyn lives on her own in her one-story family home in Vienna, VA. Her family visits when they can, but with work and the grandchildren’s sports schedules, it’s not nearly enough. Evelyn often feels lonely and could use some … [Read more...]
Print This PageAARP Report Examines Today’s Family Caregivers
November 19, 2019 by
Sharon is a caregiver for her mother, Deedee, who is 81 years old and lives with dementia. Similar to many caregivers, Sharon balances the increasing caregiving needs of her mother with her other commitments, including her job. By … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Healing Power of Communication
October 8, 2019 by
Jay Monahan was married to award-winning journalist, Katie Couric, for nearly 10 years and they had two daughters together. He died in 1998 at age 42 of colon cancer and, sadly, Katie’s sister, a Virginia state senator, also died … [Read more...]
Print This PageDo You Know Your Rights as a Caregiver?
September 3, 2019 by
Meryl cares for her mother, who is suffering from dementia. She works part-time in her home as a medical transcriptionist and also cares for her three children. With all that she has to do on a daily basis, Meryl rarely, if ever, … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeing Shamed for Your Nursing Home Decision
May 21, 2019 by
This past weekend, Kathryn hosted a graduation party for her daughter and was excited to spend time with the family and friends that came to celebrate. For the past few years, she hadn’t had much time to visit with friends or … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Caregiving Turns into Self Neglect
May 10, 2019 by
Q. I am concerned about my mother, Sharon. She is a caregiver for my 92-year-old grandmother, who lives with her and my father, who is not in the best of health himself. I saw my mother the other day when I stopped by for a visit. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Caregivers Have a Higher Life-Expectancy?
May 10, 2019 by
Dear Magic, I read somewhere that caregivers have a higher life-expectancy than non-caregivers. With all of the stress that goes into caregiving, how can this be true? Thanks for your help! Liv Longer --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Untrained Caregivers Performing Medical Tasks
April 23, 2019 by
At 49 years old, Emily is an accomplished accountant. She worked her way up in a prominent firm, but recently took a leave of absence to care for her father, Sid. She is married to her college sweetheart but doesn’t have any … [Read more...]
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