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.
Tag Archive | "Elder Care"
Adult Children Discuss the Trials of Caring for Their Aging Parents
Posted on 28 November 2023.
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Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many
Posted on 23 November 2023.
The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for most of the millions of older Americans who might need home health aides, assisted living, or other types of assistance with daily living.
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Who Will Care for Older Adults? We’ve Plenty of Know-How but Too Few Specialists
Posted on 20 November 2023.
Thirty-five years ago, Jerry Gurwitz was among the first physicians in the United States to be credentialed as a geriatrician — a doctor who specializes in the care of older adults.
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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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A New Medicare Proposal Would Cover Training For Family Caregivers
Posted on 21 August 2023.
Even with extensive caregiving experience, Patti LaFleur was unprepared for the crisis that hit in April 2021, when her mother, Linda LaTurner, fell out of a chair and broke her hip.
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