Articles on "Resources for Caregivers"
Caregivers “Sandwiched” According to Studies
Some 35% of boomers have been responsible for the care of an elderly parent, according to an AARP survey. That is up from 26% in 1998. Meanwhile, half of boomers are raising a young child, including grandkids, or providing financial assistance to an adult child, according to Pew Research Center. Go ahead—just try to retire. These obligations aren’t just expensive; they are time consuming and directly affect your ability to earn. According to a Hartford survey: 68% of boomers have [...]
Cancer Care for Elders is Failing in Great Britain
In Great Britain the Macmillan Cancer Support is concerned that treatment decisions are too often based on age, not on a patient’s overall fitness. A recent Department of Health study for instance found that age was a significant factor in determining treatment recommendations. Macmillan’s own research highlights examples when patients have been told their age is the reason for them not receiving treatment. I have heard from a 67-year-old man who was told, when offered treatment options, that if he [...]
Millions of Long-Distance Caregivers and Counting!
The National Institute on Aging estimates around 7 million Americans are long-distance caregivers. Aside from economic factors that often drive people far from their hometowns, shifting demographics in the country could exacerbate the issue: Over the next four decades, the share of people 65 and older is expected to rapidly expand while the number of people under 20 will roughly hold steady. That means there will be a far smaller share of people between 20 and 64, the age group [...]
Study Reveals Sense of Obligation to Support Aging Family Members is Strong
Americans’ sense of financial obligation to family members is strong and born out of love and generosity, but does have limits, according to a new study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute. Most Americans also believe that children have some obligation to help their aging parents financially if necessary, though many parents (42%) say they wouldn’t accept money from their children. More than six in ten (62%) believe children should call their parents at least once a week to see [...]
Gifts for Caregivers
According to Gallup research sponsored by Pfizer and ReACT one in six people who have a full-time or part-time job say that they have to care for an elderly family member, relative or friend, or someone with disabilities, Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary outlines 7 creative and practical gifts to give to caregivers this holiday season. Listen. Offer encouragement. Help out. Create a gift certificate that gives the caregiver six 20-minute venting sessions. Find funny and encouraging greeting cards, and [...]
Gifts for Caregivers
According to Gallup research sponsored by Pfizer and ReACT one in six people who have a full-time or part-time job say that they have to care for an elderly family member, relative or friend, or someone with disabilities, Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary outlines 7 creative and practical gifts to give to caregivers this holiday season. Listen. Offer encouragement. Help out. Create a gift certificate that gives the caregiver six 20-minute venting sessions. Find funny and encouraging greeting cards, and [...]
Holidays and Eldercare – “Cyber Monday” for Eldercare Providers
It seems like every year that families gathering around the Thanksgiving table serves as a starting point for elder care discussion that spans into the new year. While retailers have “cyber Monday”, elder care providers have a similar spike in the interest in their services. Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook has experienced a record number of visitors to our website at www.retirement-living.com. Not only did the site experience a 10% increase over the same day last year, but the highest [...]
National Family Caregiver of the Year Named – Sam Peterson
National Family Caregivers Association, announced Sami Peterson, 50, of Fort Collins, Colo., as the grand prize winner of the third annual National Family Caregiver of the Year award. As the winner, Peterson received $10,000 from Homewatch CareGivers, eight hours of respite care, and a scholarship to Homewatch CareGivers University, which offers courses geared to help caregivers increase their knowledge and skill sets. Sami Peterson represents the spirit of this award, said Leann Reynolds, President of Homewatch CareGivers. The magnitude of [...]
2nd Annual Kudos for Caregiver Event w/ Video
On Septemeber 26 LifeCircle Alliance hosted its 2nd Annual Kudos for Caregivers event at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. During his comments, the Honorable Congressman Gerald E. Connolly included a statement to the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing the recipients of the awards and applauding the efforts of LifeCircle Alliances. Executive Director, Christine Hyland, reported that Joining Forces has taken note of the hard work and enthusiasm of all caregivers and the LifeCircle Alliances team. They included these efforts [...]
Caregiving is the “new normal”
According to a new report, a growing number of baby boomers are caregivers and don’t realize it. That’s because many think that providing hands-on help to an aging loved one is just a regular part of life. However, according to recent AARP Public Policy Institute research, this is actually considered a viable form of caregiving. For example, if you drive your mom to her monthly doctor’s appointments, or maybe on a regular basis you help your aging uncle check his [...]
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