Articles on "Resources for Caregivers"
Daughter shares lessons learned from caring for mother
Mona Forman Doyle describes the experience of caring for her 90-year-old mother in “Mollie and Me: A Mother Care Memoir” Mollie Forman had a glamorous job as a New York buyer for major department stores. When her daughter Mona was seven, Mollie gave up New York and her career to be an at-home wife and mother in Camden, N.J. Twenty-five years later, when Mona had her own career and children, Mollie urged her to do the same. Their disagreement created [...]
Study Reveals Caregivers And Their Relatives Disagree About Care Given and Received
Caregivers and their relatives who suffer from mild to moderate dementia often have different perceptions regarding the amount and quality of care given and received. A study by researchers at Penn State and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging examined a major source of those differences — caregivers do not understand the things that are important to their relatives with dementia. “Family caregivers often become the surrogate decision makers of relatives who have dementia, so the two groups need [...]
Four Steps to Getting Along With Your Elder Parent
Forbes.com outlines some suggestions on communicating with an parent or older loved one: 1. Make today the day you pick up the phone and set a time to talk with Mom or Dad about what the future may hold. 2. Be frank with your aging parent on your need for openness about her finances. If she has a stroke or is hospitalized for any reason, you will need to know what she has in the bank and where to find [...]
Study Reveals Lack of Knowledge for Aging Parents
The Chicago Sun Times reports that a study reveals that the majority of Baby Boomers say they’re likely to become caregivers for their parents, but only half can name any medications their parents take. Read more
LifeCircle Alliances Announces Giving Circle Project Showcase to Assist No. Virginia Non-Profits
As a service to the community, LifeCircle Alliances, a nonprofit organization serving Fairfax County and the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax, announces their Giving Circle Project Showcase. Through the Giving Circle, non-profits may apply to have a project that is in need of funding showcased on the LifeCircle website. Projects submitted to LifeCircle must address the long term care needs of older adults; adults (18+) with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities and/or our wounded veterans. If approved as a [...]
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Resources for Caregivers
Are you assisting those who are caring for an aging, disabled or seriously ill friend or family member? If so, you’re helping one of more than 66 million people who serve the important role of a caregiver. For many caregivers, a typical day can involve everything from questions about Medicare claims and prescription drugs, to preparing meals and running errands, to searching for the best long-term care or in-home services. Created by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), [...]
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