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Tips to Overcoming Your Parents Refusal for Senior Assistance At Home

Tips to Overcoming Your Parents Refusal for Senior Assistance At Home

Navigating resistance to senior assistance at home can be challenging. Learn how to communicate effectively and empower your aging family member to maintain control over their life with these tips and strategies. Avoid common pitfalls and work towards a positive outcome for everyone involved.

Exploring Feeding Tube Care in Home Settings: Do Caregivers Require Formal Training?

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Exploring Feeding Tube Care in Home Settings: Do Caregivers Require Formal Training?

Learn about the importance of education and support for feeding tube care at home. Discover the responsibility of hospitals and the benefits of a referral to palliative care. Learn more from Diane Carbo, RN.

Addressing Intimate Personal Care in Family Caregiver Duties

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Addressing Intimate Personal Care in Family Caregiver Duties

As a family caregiver, duties often include providing intimate personal care for elderly parents. Learn how to handle privacy concerns, promote independence, and provide dignified care. Discover tips on how to assist with bathing, toileting, and other intimate care needs.

Embracing Comfort: A Journey with Hospice Care

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Embracing Comfort: A Journey with Hospice Care

My father was placed on hospice care before he died from liver cancer. I wonder if the morphine and Ativan hastened his death, and if lowering the dosage could have allowed him to eat and drink again.

Betrayal of Trust: Fighting Back Against a Sister's Embezzlement of $500K Using Power of Attorney

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Betrayal of Trust: Fighting Back Against a Sister's Embezzlement of $500K Using Power of Attorney

If your sister has misused her power of attorney and stolen from your parents, legal action may be possible. Learn how to seek criminal charges and recoup losses through an elder law or estate attorney. Protect your loved ones from the signs of elder abuse.

Navigating Nursing Profession: Long hours, Risk of Assault and Injury, but plenty of jobs. Which States are Best?

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Navigating Nursing Profession: Long hours, Risk of Assault and Injury, but plenty of jobs. Which States are Best?

Discover the top 10 states for nursing graduates to start their career. Learn about the best and worst states for nursing jobs, based on WalletHub's report comparing all 50 states and D.C. across 14 metrics.

Walk In Tub or a Walk In Shower Bathing a Person With Dementia?

Walk In Tub or a Walk In Shower Bathing a Person With Dementia?

If you are caring for a person with dementia, when the time comes and they need help bathing, will we need a walk in tub, instead of shower?

Reasonable contract amount for Daily Care by Family Caregiver?

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Reasonable contract amount for Daily Care by Family Caregiver?

Learn how to create a fair and comprehensive family caregiver contract for assisting an elderly relative, including daily care and living in their home. Use state-specific long-term care surveys for reference and include case management services, vacation time, and limits on care provided.

Is Your Caregiving Journey Like Running a Sprint Marathon?

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Is Your Caregiving Journey Like Running a Sprint Marathon?

Being a caregiver is like running a marathon, but without the proper preparation it can be a sprint marathon. Learn how to walk and jog through your caregiving journey, with tips on stress management, understanding the diagnosis, getting organized, and prioritizing self-care.

What is Elder Care Case Management and Its Benefits?

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What is Elder Care Case Management and Its Benefits?

Navigating the complexities of healthcare and social services for aging loved ones can be overwhelming. Elder Care Case Management, a holistic approach that coordinates healthcare and social services for the elderly.

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Learn how to manage stress and provide the best possible care for your loved one with dementia through non-medical home care services, creating a person-centered care profile and prioritizing self-care for the family caregiver.

Deciding Nursing Home Placement or In Home Care

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Deciding Nursing Home Placement or In Home Care

When aging adults and their families are considering long-term care options, they may find themselves weighing the pros and cons of a nursing home versus aging in place with home care. Learn about the things to consider when making this important decision for your aging loved one.

Be a better nurse (or support one) in just 18 minutes with fun podcast

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Be a better nurse (or support one) in just 18 minutes with fun podcast

Discover the growing trend of men entering the field of nursing and meet Fab Cabrera, a nurse at Brandon Regional Hospital who is passionate about his work.

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: Elaine's Story

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment: Elaine's Story

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is crucial as it involves noticeable but not disabling memory and thinking problems, potentially leading to dementia. Early recognition and management can slow progression and maintain quality of life in older adults.

End of Life Planning: Include Funeral Arrangements

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End of Life Planning: Include Funeral Arrangements

Funeral arrangements can be difficult to think about, but planning some of the details can be a great relief to your survivors. Learn about funeral burial alternatives, green burials, home death care and more. Create a final arrangements document to ensure your wishes are carried out.

Medicare Reimbursement for Psychiatric Services for Depression, Anxiety Disorders Etc

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Medicare Reimbursement for Psychiatric Services for Depression, Anxiety Disorders Etc

Many aging seniors struggle with undiagnosed depression and anxiety due to financial constraints and lack of proper reimbursement from Medicare for psychiatric services.

How Do I Save My Dad’s Home from Medicaid Spend Down?

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How Do I Save My Dad’s Home from Medicaid Spend Down?

Learn how to protect your dad's home from Medicaid spend down and estate recovery efforts. Discover the rules and regulations of home ownership and family caregivers living in the residence. Seek the advice of an elder care attorney to understand the laws in your state.

Considering Nursing Home Placement for My Father: Making an Informed Decision

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Considering Nursing Home Placement for My Father: Making an Informed Decision

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging and overwhelming. Learn how to overcome feelings of guilt and make the best decision for your loved one and yourself with our nursing home placement checklist and guide.

Navigating Long Distance Caregiving- Tips for Providing Support

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Navigating Long Distance Caregiving- Tips for Providing Support

Providing care for aging parents from a distance can be challenging. Discover how to make your visits count and how to explore financial and insurance options for your parents' future care needs.

FTD, A Rare NeuroDegenerative Brain Disorder

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FTD, A Rare NeuroDegenerative Brain Disorder

Discovering answers for a possible rare form of frontotemporal lobe dementia known as Corticobasal Syndrome (CBD). Learn about its symptoms, what to expect, and where to turn for support in dealing with the progressive neurodegenerative process.

Diagnosed with Dementia?

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Diagnosed with Dementia?

Navigating the early stages of dementia can be difficult for both the person diagnosed and their loved ones. This guide provides tips and resources for caregivers to understand the changes and support their loved one through the journey.

How to Live with Someone with Dementia: Navigating Challenges and Exploring Solutions

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How to Live with Someone with Dementia: Navigating Challenges and Exploring Solutions

This guide offers comprehensive insights into living with a dementia person, addressing challenges in care, safety, and emotional support. It provides strategies for financial planning, caregiver support, and understanding disease progression

Feeding Tube Removal: Understanding the Pros and Cons

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Feeding Tube Removal: Understanding the Pros and Cons

Learn about the reasons why a feeding tube may be inserted and discontinued, and weigh the pros and cons of this life-sustaining treatment. Get informed with our latest article.

Navigating the Complexities of Caregiving: A Comprehensive Guide for Family Caregivers

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Navigating the Complexities of Caregiving: A Comprehensive Guide for Family Caregivers

Discover key insights for family caregivers in "Navigating the Complexities of Caregiving: A Comprehensive Guide." This resource covers everything from legal agreements, financial compensation, building support networks, to managing long-distance caregiving and emotional challenges.

Caregivers are Silent Warriors

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Caregivers are Silent Warriors

Discover the varied ways in which caregivers find strength and support on their daily caregiving journey, including spiritual practices, community support, and the love and commitment to their family members.