Dec 24 Why and when denial is good for caregivers By Sherri Snelling, Next Avenue A persistent state of denial paralyzes caregivers and can ultimately impede the advocacy and support your loved one needs. And yet, some experts believe denial can be an effective tool for caregivers. Going there temporarily can let you focus on… Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch Teens and elders bridge generation gap and digital divide By PBS News Hour There are fewer and fewer opportunities for senior citizens and millennials to encounter one another in daily life. The NewsHour’s Mary Jo Brooks reports from Denver on two organizations that pair adolescents to help elders with household tasks and digital… Continue watching
Dec 19 89-year-old retired educator writes an ode to young mentors By Mary Jo Brooks Eighty nine year-old retired educator Kevin Bunnell writes a poem in honor of the 16-year-old Mikinly Sullivan, who once a week comes to the Frasier Meadows retirement community in Boulder, Colorado as part of a Cyber Seniors program. The program… Continue reading
Dec 18 The secret ingredient for getting through holiday stress? Gratitude By Leah Eskenazi, Family Caregiver Alliance Navigating through a jolly holiday season and wishes for a wonderful new year when living with a chronic, debilitating health condition or caring for someone might have you thinking, “this is no holiday!” But researchers are documenting how expressing thanks… Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 6:54 Using Medicaid dollars to expand long-term care choices in Michigan By PBS News Hour Most Medicaid funds for long-term care go to nursing homes, but waiver programs give low-income seniors and younger adults with disabilities alternative options to get care in more home-like settings. The NewsHour's Cat Wise reports on a program in Michigan… Continue watching
Nov 28 A sibling’s guide to caring for aging parents By Bonnie Lawrence, Family Caregiver Alliance Caring for an aging parent alone is complicated. When your brothers and sisters are also involved, and when care, medical and financial decisions must be arrived at together as a team, caregiving can become even more complex. Continue reading
Nov 18 Hispanics have more positive experience caring for the elderly, poll says By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press Hispanics are more likely to consider caring for an elderly relative or friend to be a positive experience, and less likely to say it creates stress in their families, a new poll found. Continue reading
Nov 07 How to hire in-home help when your aging parents don’t want to move By Leah Eskenazi, Family Caregiver Alliance The number of individuals using paid long-term care services is estimated to double from 13 million in 2000 to 27 million people in 2050, due to the growth in population of older people who need care. Here's how to find… Continue reading
Oct 23 How to balance your career with the needs of an aging family member By Kathleen Kelly, Family Caregiver Alliance More than 40 percent of working Americans have provided care to aging loved ones in the last five years. While the toll can be severe, there are resources to help. Continue reading
Oct 09 How to care for your aging parents from a distance By Leah Eskenazi, Family Caregiver Alliance Concern about mom or dad’s health and well-being is top of mind for many baby boomers today. But what if you live a good distance away?… Continue reading