Caring for others often places large amounts of stress on the caregiver although caregivers are often isolated from others it’s essential that you receive the…

Try: Caring for others often places large amounts of stress on the caregiver although caregivers are often isolated from others it’s essential that you receive the emotional support you need so you don’t lose that capacity share what you’re going through with someone else turn to a trusted friend or family member join a support […]

The national council on aging a private group has a free service called benefitscheckup this service can help you find federal and state benefit programs…

Try: The national council on aging a private group has a free service called benefitscheckup this service can help you find federal and state benefit programs that may help your family these programs can help pay for prescription drugs heating bills housing meal programs and legal services benefitscheckup also can help you find financial assistance […]

When families begin the legal planning process there are a number of strategies and legal documents they need to discuss depending on the family situation…

Try: When families begin the legal planning process there are a number of strategies and legal documents they need to discuss depending on the family situation and the applicable state laws some or all of the following terms and documents may be introduced by the lawyer hired to assist in this process broadly speaking these […]

Advance directives for financial and estate management must be created while the Care recipient (cr) still can make these decisions sometimes referred to as having…

Try: Advance directives for financial and estate management must be created while the Care recipient (cr) still can make these decisions sometimes referred to as having legal capacity to make decisions these directives may include some or all of the following a will indicates how a person person’s assets and estate will be distributed upon […]

Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr symptoms of depression are a side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs you’re particularly at risk…

Try: Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr symptoms of depression are a side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs you’re particularly at risk if you’re taking multiple medications while the mood-related side effects of prescription medication can affect anyone older adults are more sensitive because as we age our bodies become less […]

Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr depression in older adults and the elderly is often linked to physical illness which can increase…

Try: Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr depression in older adults and the elderly is often linked to physical illness which can increase the risk for depression symptoms of depression can also occur as part of medical problems such as dementia or as a side effect of prescription drugs it’s important to […]

Some care recipients cr may feel grief over the death of a pet pets often enrich the cr’s life and provide companionship emotional support and…

Try: Some care recipients cr may feel grief over the death of a pet pets often enrich the cr’s life and provide companionship emotional support and unconditional love given the intense bond most of us share with our animals it’s natural to feel devastated by feelings of grief and sadness when a pet dies while […]