Archive for October 2017

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/what-should-you-know-about-memory-care/ The term “memory care” is being seen more often in the media. It is an important term to understand. Memory care refers to long term care for people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or another type of dementia or other serious memory problems. It also specifically applies to pe… Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/whats-keeping-you-up-at-night/ As caregivers, we frequently suffer from insomnia as all the things about caregiving float through our minds. Here’s what’s keeping our community members up at night: I just had surgery & I haven’t been able to take care if my elderly housebound mother so I feel like I’m … Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/why-its-okay-to-fire-your-doctor/ Finding a primary care doctor who makes you feel heard, responds to your questions and understands your concerns is not easy. And if you’re lucky enough to find a physician who suits your needs, it’s not always guaranteed that the doctor will do so as long as you need. When a doctor stops meeti… Read More

More at… https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/qa-tool/info-2016/gaining-legal-guardianship.html AARP Logo. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50
and older improve the quality of their lives. About AARP · AARP Press Center …… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/trick-or-treat-zombies-and-dementia/ How would you feel if the person you love and care for were called a zombie? That offends, does it not? Yet people with dementia are often referred to in various publications as being zombie-like. It happens in popular media and in nursing and caregiving publications. Consider that people with demen… Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/a-few-pointers-to-help-save-money-and-avoid-the-strain-of-medicare-enrollment/ Susan Jaffe Older or disabled Americans with Medicare coverage have probably noticed an uptick in mail solicitations from health insurance companies, which can mean only one thing: It’s time for the annual Medicare open enrollment. Most beneficiaries have from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 to decide whic… Read More

More at… https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/qa-tool/info-2016/caregiver-resources-benefits-insurance.html AARP Benefits QuickLINK: Find financial assistance programs that help save
money on health care, medication, food, utilities and children’s health costs…. Read More