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Care.com Caregiving Seminar Series
Care.com is hosting a new, free webinar series focused on the challenges and joys of senior caregiving.æ The first webinar, Passing the Turkey and the Torch | Senior Caregiving and the Holidays will cover the warning signs to look for and helpful tips for having challenging conversations with siblings and...
Caregivers of Veterans Under More Stress Than Other Caregivers
A study released by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and funded by United Health Foundation, finds that family caregivers of veterans face a higher burden of care, both in intensity and duration, often supporting a spouse or partner over a longer period of time than typical family caregivers. These...
AAHSA Launches Consumer Information Site
The American Association of Homes and Services has launched a new online consumer hub where consumers can learn about healthy aging, retirement planning, caregiving and other services they may need as theyäóîor someone they loveäóîages. The consumer section features profiles of seniors, up-to-date research and listervs. Providers can find resources...
Eldercare Locator Beefed Up
Eldercare Locator, a free service under the U.S. Administration on Aging, has been around for two decades. It maintained a toll-free hotline for older adults and caregivers looking for information about resources with regards to aging. Eldercare Locator has upped its gane. The new call center allows callers to speak...
A Guide for Families of People with Dementia Living in Care Facilities.
The Alzheimeräó»s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter is offering a free online resource, Encouraging Comfort Care: A Guide for Families of People with Dementia Living in Care Facilities. This 21-page booklet provides information to families and staff of long-term care facilities about Alzheimeräó»s disease and other dementias, particularly care issues related to...
National Caregiver Survey – Caregivers Need Help!
The results of the 2010 National Caregiver Survey are now available. Some of the statistics were what I expected. Caregivers are typically female boomers caring for an elder in their 80-90’s etc. You can see the statistics here. What struck me is that the majority of caregivers admitted that they...
Two New Videos on ICYOU Health
Two of my recent written blogs are now video blogs on icyou health. Mom Always Liked You Best NC Boomers – Fat and Flat Broke
Mom Always Liked You Best
A surprising look at who actually has the most likelihood of becoming a caregiver to their parents.
30% of Seniors Will Need Support for Making Healthcare Decisions
From McKnight’s – Researchers at the University of Michigan reviewed the records of 3,746 people aged 60 and older (the average age was 80) who died between 2000 and 2006. Nearly 30% of those individuals at some point prior to death became unable to make health care decisions for themselves,...