Fighting caregiver burnout

By ACA | February 23, 2016

By John Lundy Today at 6:20 a.m. DULUTH, Minn.—When Candice Richards moved her mother here from southern Michigan, it created a new set of challenges for the Duluth woman. Although her mom, who has Alzheimer’s, is deteriorating mentally, “she’s very physically able and very hyper—never sits down or takes naps,” Richards said. “She’s always looking…

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GET-Caregiver Bill Moves Forward

By ACA | February 22, 2016

FEBRUARY 16, 2016 · By Chad Blair A measure that calls for an increase in Hawaii’s general excise tax to help residents take care of elderly and sick family members cleared another committee Tuesday. Senate Bill 2478 passed Senate Human Services on a 5-2 vote. Three senators voted “aye” and two “aye with reservations.” Sens. Sam…

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Visiting Angels help seniors

By ACA | August 25, 2015

By Monica Cane POSTED August 24, 2015 1:34 a.m. Establishing and maintaining independence is a universal desire beginning somewhere around the age of 2 when toddlers begin to express their true “I can do it myself” feelings. That independent desire grows during the determined teen years, self-sufficient adult years and continues well into the senior…

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