Archive for March 2018

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/magical-thinking-unfounded-and-often-painful/ 2016.  One heck of a painful year for so many, and one in which Joe and I faced the challenge of our lives.  Literally. It was in May of 2016 that Joe’s speech became halting, slurred, showing that something was amiss in his central nervous system.  Yet, we didn’t pick up on the possibility o… Read More

More at… https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/geriatric-care-manager.html What is a geriatric care manager? … A geriatric care manager is someone who can be hired to assess an older person s social and medical needs, arrange services and monitor care. … En español | …… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/elderly-vision-loss-5-family-caregiver-home-safety-tips/ Vision loss is a serious home safety risk for elderly adults and a major concern for family caregivers. Roughly 6 million American seniors are either legally blind or live with impaired vision — a condition that has a bigger impact on seniors than many people realize. Studies have found that elder… Read More

More at… https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/does-medicare-cover-home-care.html Yes, in some instances, Medicare pays for certain care deemed medically necessary for up to 60 days. … En español | Yes, in some instances, Medicare pays for certain care deemed medically necessa…… Read More

More at… https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/about-long-term-care-insurance.html What is long-term care insurance? … Long-term care insurance can help cover potential long-term care expenses that may not be covered by employer-based insurance or Medicare. … En español | Peo…… Read More

More at… https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/communicating-with-medical-professionals.html What is the best way to communicate with a medical professional? … Make a list of questions you d like to discuss in advance of your visit. … Don t be shy or embarrassed to discuss anything wit…… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-writing-the-perfect-caregiver-cover-letter/ The caregiver career path is unlike any other career path out there. There’s a heavy emphasis on being a sociable and understanding ‘people person’ while an understanding of the medical industry, companionship and health and safety is essential. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why recrui… Read More

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“Would you like a roll, Dad?” Marilyn asked her dad, age 84, across the restaurant table. Her dad kept eating, his gaze focused on his plate. Marilyn tried again. Touching her dad’s forearm, she said more loudly, “Dad! Would you like a roll?” This time Marilyn’s dad looked up with rai… Read More