Archive for February 2018

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/how-prescriptions-are-covered-by-medicare/ For over 40 years, Medicare offered no retail prescription drug coverage. Can you imagine? While Medicare Part B has always covered medications administered in a doctor’s office or hospital setting, just a few years ago our nation’s seniors often paid 100% out of pocket for their outpatient medi… Read More

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Wandering is a significant issue for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and their loved ones. According to the Alzheimer’s Association®, three of five people with Alzheimer’s disease will wander. If not found within 24 hours, up to half of individuals who wander will suffer serious inj… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/get-ready-for-flu-season/ The 2017-2018 flu season is shaping up to be the worst one on record and, unfortunately, officials cannot predict how many more weeks the deadly epidemic will run. As of Feb. 10, 2018, in nearly all states, the virus remains rampant and hospitalizations are reported daily. The populations most at ri… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/the-untold-story-of-unpaid-caregivers/ Caregiving is universal – we all enter and leave this world needing care. Yet we often don’t acknowledge the people providing daily support for their loved ones suffering from chronic illnesses or disabilities. This short film sheds light on the experience of millions of unpaid caregiver… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/self-care-for-the-caregiver-releasing-the-guilt-and-putting-on-your-mask-first/ It is only a few weeks into the New Year and you may have made resolutions for yourself. So many people resolve to lose a few pounds, workout more, and eat healthier.  All wonderful resolutions and at times can be difficult to maintain for the average person, let alone the caregiver. Let’s face i… Read More