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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Does Your State Pay Family And Friends To Be Caregivers?
Posted on 02 November 2023.
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Feeling Powerless, Families Bring Elderly Home From Nursing Homes
Posted on 30 December 2021.
Pushed up to the breakfast table, Betty Bednarowski folds and refolds her napkin with studied intensity, softly singing “Winter Wonderland” without the words, the same as she did in March and July and September.
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Caregiver Self-Care: Tips To Help Address Emotional Health
Posted on 21 September 2020.
Caregiving for a loved one can put a strain on even the most resilient people. Add in the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and it has the potential to feel challenging.
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Caring For A Sick Spouse Shakes A Marriage To The Core
Posted on 08 November 2019.
For a dozen years, Larry Bocchiere, 68, didn’t find it especially difficult to care for his wife, Deborah, who struggled with breathing problems.
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