Archive for October 2017

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/spousal-impoverishment-and-why-it-makes-a-world-of-difference-for-married-seniors/ Medicaid is one of the most misunderstood health care programs available to Americans. This is a real shame because many needy people are missing out on accessing their benefits. For caregivers of the elderly and the disabled, Medicaid’s programs can make the difference between surviving econo… Read More

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More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-finds-meaning-in-two-unexpected-ways/ Various and diverse paths lead to caregiving. We have our own reasons for stepping up to the role of caregiver and each of our experiences is unique. Yet, our struggles and joys are similar. While, caregiving marks the beginning of a lonely, clueless journey, along a thankless road, it also yields … Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/absent-federal-action-states-take-the-lead-on-curbing-drug-costs/ Shefali Luthra, Kaiser Health News Lawmakers in Maryland are daring to legislate where their federal counterparts have not: As of Oct. 1, the state will be able to say “no” to some pharmaceutical price spikes. A new law, which focuses on generic and off-patent drugs, empowers the state’s attor… Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/unnecessary-trouble/ How do you care for someone who refuses to let you help them? My mother refuses to have outside help. It needs to be me, her daughter, who helps her. But she really wants a servant. She raised me to be a woman who’s practical. Who thinks about what people might need and gets it […]… Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/cancer-treatment-should-qualify-as-a-reason-for-student-loan-deferment/ I was first diagnosed with cancer when I was a senior in college, preparing to get a job and begin paying off my student loans. I was fortunate to have school administrators who advocated for me, and my loans were quickly deferred. But many of the 70,000 young adults diagnosed with cancer each year … Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/reduce-your-out-of-pocket-healthcare-costs/ Patients are shelling out a larger amount of their income to healthcare providers now more than ever. In fact, according to Forbes, patient payments account for over one-third (35%) of revenue for providers. This makes it the third highest revenue stream, with Medicare and Medicaid taking top spots…. Read More