Being a caregiver is an extremely stressful job! Here are 5 ways you can help the wonderful caregivers in your life.
Feb
2021
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Jan
2021
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The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a state-sponsored Medicaid program providing disabled or chronically ill individuals who need long-term home care a chance to choose and di...
Dec
2020
30
There comes a time in most people’s lives where we are responsible for others’ care and well-being. When we are young, caregiving might be for younger siblings or a babysitting job in the neighborhood...
Dec
2020
23
Loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s understandably feel vulnerable. Depending on the extent of the illness, they may not have a full grasp of where they are or what is happening around them. Memory ...
Dec
2020
16
COVID-19 has reshaped the way we live our lives. Over the last few weeks we have witnessed alarming increases in the rate of infection and deaths across the United States due to the Pandemic. The numb...
Dec
2020
02
Diabetes affects 34.2 million Americans, —10.5% of the population. Of those diagnosed with diabetes, 14.3 million, 26.8%, are Americans age 65 and older. Although these numbers are staggering, life...
Oct
2020
28
A healthy lifestyle includes physical activity, sleep, and of course, good food. We need to put into our bodies the essential nutrients we need to remain strong, maintain our memory, feel good, and fi...
Oct
2020
19
We’re all familiar with the caricature of “the cranky old man” (or woman). The elderly recluse who everyone tries to avoid because he or she is unpleasant to be around. While there are many exaggerate...
Oct
2020
07
Maintaining a positive relationship between a caregiver and a patient is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips that you could use to make sure you are getting the most out of your care...
Sep
2020
30
If you’re a female caretaker, chances are you place your care at the bottom of the To-Do list. Many times, the women who we love and depend on endure pain while taking care of others first, putting of...
Sep
2020
23
September is National Healthy Aging month! The goal of this awareness campaign is to encourage people to focus on the positive aspects of growing older. Regardless of where you are on the aging spectr...
Sep
2020
16
As a caregiver, you probably hear “Take care of yourself” more often than not. It can seem an impossible task. Caring for an aging loved one is an all-encompassing task on top of your other responsibi...