I am 39 years old. I had to care for my father, who passed from cancer in 2019; my mother, who passed in November 2021 from cancer; and since my mother’s passing, I have inherited the care of my grandmother.
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Adult Children Discuss the Trials of Caring for Their Aging Parents
Posted on 28 November 2023.
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Facing Financial Ruin As Costs Soar For Elder Long-term Care
Posted on 15 November 2023.
Feylyn Lewis, 35, sacrificed a promising career as a research director in England to return home to Nashville after her mother had a debilitating stroke. They ran up $15,000 in medical and credit card debt while she took on the role of caretaker.
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Does Your State Pay Family And Friends To Be Caregivers?
Posted on 02 November 2023.
On Oct. 12, my Massachusetts State Senator invited me to testify on legislation she filed to allow spouses to be paid caregivers for the elderly and disabled in the Medicaid program.
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5 Tips: How To Care For A Loved One With Alzheimer’s
Posted on 25 September 2023.
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be rewarding, but has its challenges. Early diagnosis, having open communication and doing some simple activities can significantly help in caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
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How To Negotiate With A Resistant Aging Parent? Borrow Tips From The Business World
Posted on 05 June 2023.
You’ve reached a standstill with your mother and father, who are in their late 80s. You think they need some help in the home, but they vigorously refuse.
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No Time for Self Care? Even Small Doses Can Help
Posted on 27 June 2022.
The act of self care means using strategies that promote healthy functioning and enhance our well-being.
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