As aging parents live longer, there are more issues that require the involvement of other family membersäóîand more opportunities for dissension.æ A new web site, www.mediate.com explains the growing field of elder mediation, offers articles on the subject, and has a directory to find mediators around the country.æ Elder mediators...
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Caregiver Relief Fund – A Perfect Thing to Consider for the Holidays
Limited time and chronic exhaustion are the two things that caregivers face in their lives. The Caregiver Relief Fund was established in 2009 to provide caregivers with both respite and time needed to put a long-term plan in place for a loved one. The Fund provides vouchers for at-home care...
Share Your Caregiver Stories (Prizes Involved!)
ElderCarelink has launched the äóìShare Why You Careäó contest. They invite caregivers to share their caregiving journeys by submitting their stories. Readers will vote to award their favorite caregiver a day of pampering. äóìCarol Bradley Bursack, ElderCarelink Editor-in-Chief said. äóìThe real value of the äóÖShare Why You Careäó» contest is...
Losing Our Parents – Great Resource for Caregivers and Those Who Have Lost a Loved One
Are you experiencing stress, grief, and confusion? Do you need some help, advice, or non-judgemental venting space? Losing Our Parents is an Internet-based community offering free peer support & education for individuals like you, who live with the stress, upset, and rollercoaster of emotions surrounding your parent’s death or declining...
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...
New Service Helps Bridge the Communication Gap between Care Providers and Families
One of the reasons experiences break down in healthcare is lack of communication. And that lack of communication leads to misinformation, lack of trust and other issues. A new service helps bridge the communication gap between care providers and the families and caregivers of those receiving care. Connect for Healthcare...