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Understanding Filial Responsibility Laws: What You Need to Know Filial (Familial) responsibility laws are statutes that impose a duty upon adult children to care for their aging parents who are...
Using hospice care can save money in several ways, primarily by focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatments, which are often expensive and extensive. Here are some ways...
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology (I remember when personal computers made their debut and now, I have a phone the looks like a star track communicator), caregivers are finding new and...
As we approach the holiday season, it’s essential for caregivers to ensure that not only are we providing excellent care for our loved ones but also taking care of ourselves. With this blog, I’d...
My aha moment for this week’s blog came from reading a blog from my good friend Mike O’Krent of Life Stories Alive entitled “What’s right about being wrong”. It got me thinking about all the...
I am on several Google alerts including anything caregiver related. Every week something pops up about robots and caregiving in the future. You see this type of help generally in Japan and they are...
In 2019 the CDC reported that over 34,000 adults 65 and older died from falls, making it the leading cause for injury death among this group. I won’t list all the scary facts about what occurs after...
According to Comparitech, a cyber security research company, more than 334,000 incidents of elder financial exploitation are reported each year, causing more than $6.3 billion in losses. Throughout...
If taken seriously, using just a few simple tools to become a better listener will not only benefit you at work, as Joe points out, but will also improve your life at hom
Family Caregivers, most of whom are over the age of 55, are at a higher risk for health issues due to the stress of day-to-day caregiving. Nutrition is something we usually brush aside for other...
November is a time to recognize the more than 40 million family caregivers across this country who help aging parents, ill spouses, and disabled individuals remain safe and as independent as...
Physical therapists (PTs) can be a huge asset for caregivers PTs can help you be a safer caregiver through answering questions about implementing home exercise programs, proper equipment use, and...
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