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Learn about the importance of appointing a health care proxy or durable power of attorney for medical and financial decisions. Discover how to communicate your wishes through advanced directives and the steps to take in naming a trusted individual. Learn more at Caregiver Relief.
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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.
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Putting a family caregiver contract in place allows a family member to get paid for providing care. This is important as many family caregivers end up at or below poverty level when their caregiving journey ends.
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As we age, it's important to plan and prepare for the possibility of needing assistance. Learn about the benefits of non-Medicare home care agencies and how to choose the right one for you. Plus, find out how to pay for the services you may need in the future.
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Managing finances for elderly parents with dementia can be challenging. Learn how to recognize warning signs, gather important documents, and protect against fraud and misuse. Get tips on allocating funds for care and finding resources to assist with managing finances for your loved one.
Aging In Place
The aging baby boomer generation faces a dilemma as they navigate caring for aging parents while dealing with economic downturns and potential caregiver shortages. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of a family caregiver contract and how it can help preserve assets and avoid financial loss.
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For many veterans, the fight continues after they leave the military. A growing number are taking their own lives, a topic the military would like to ignore. A mother who lost her son to suicide speaks out.
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Seth and Lauren Rogen's Hilarity for Charity raises awareness for the struggles of family caregivers of Alzheimer's patients and partners with the Alzheimer's Association and Home Instead to create Caregiver Relief Grants. Help support and give relief to these unpaid caregivers.
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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.
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As a primary caregiver, finances can be tight. Catch health issues before they start, and delay or prevent diseases through regular checkups and screenings. Stay healthy, live longer, and manage stress with Caregiver Relief.
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Beth Taylor’s caregiving story is not so unusual. But in 2007, Steve began showing symptoms that Beth believed to be Alzheimer’s Disease. Steve said it was just old age. it was Lewy Body
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Many aging seniors struggle with undiagnosed depression and anxiety due to financial constraints and lack of proper reimbursement from Medicare for psychiatric services.