“Nobody wants to be a dementia caregiver when they grow up,” says Kitty Norton in her new feature length documentary, Wine, Women, and Dementia, airing now on PBS. Many of us are thrust into the role of dementia caregiver, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What to Do When You Can No Longer Care for an Elderly Parent
Dear Hayek,I am a caregiver for my mother, and I’m beginning to realize that I don’t think I can do it anymore and that she may need more help than I can provide. I feel guilty for having these thoughts and wanting to find … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: November is National Family Caregivers Month
Dear Kiwi and Mango,I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Does the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Help Dementia Patients and Caregivers?
Dear Kiwi and Mango,I heard somewhere that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE Model for people with dementia and their caregivers? What is this all about?Thanks for your … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan Caring for a Loved One Be Harmful?
I met with an adult child of a client earlier this week. When the family first came to me about a year ago, the wife had late-stage Parkinson’s and the husband had been her primary caregiver for many years. The husband was clearly … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: New Dementia Resource for Caregivers Now Available
Dear Raider,I recently learned that my mother has dementia and she will be moving in with my family soon. I’m pretty new at this. Are there any helpful online resources available to assist with caring for a loved one with … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Care Managers Work with Care Agencies
By ElderTree Care Management ServicesCare managers and home care agencies often collaborate closely to provide comprehensive support for individuals who need assistance with daily living activities, especially the elderly or … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes an Adult Child Have a Legal and/or Moral Duty to Become a Parent’s Caregiver?
Jane had a good childhood growing up in Virginia. However, she kept both an emotional and geographic distance from her mother for most of her adult life. The rift began after her parents' divorce, which Jane blamed on her mother. … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Estate Planning Helps You and Your Caregiver
Dear Angel,I have Parkinson’s and need lots of care, and I know things are just going to get tougher. My sister is my caregiver who helps me full-time. I heard that getting my estate planning and long-term care planning in … [Read more...]
Print This PageUnprecedented Caregiver Fatigue in America — Do You Suffer from Caregiver Burnout?
Q. This past year, my mother, who has dementia, moved into our house, and I became her caregiver. I also work full-time from home and have two children of my own. Recently, I am feeling very anxious and stressed out, like I’m … [Read more...]
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