by Lynette | Oct 11, 2019 | Family Caregiving, Uncategorized
This is a second interview in a Focus on the Family series on caregiving. As they discuss their personal journeys in caring for aging family members, Michele Howe and Lisa Anderson offer insights on many aspects of caregiving, including the difficulties of...
by Lynette | Oct 11, 2019 | Family Caregiving, Uncategorized
As our parents age, we can find ourselves in uncharted waters and overwhelmed by the unknown that looms on the horizon. This wonderful interview on Focus on the Family offers great insight for getting our bearings as we chart the course of this journey. Here’s...
by Lynette | Oct 7, 2019 | Family Caregiving
For many older adults, use of a walker carries great stigma. It’s a symbol of disability and often of isolation. In actual fact, a walker can be the key to staying actively engaged with favorite activities. The benefits of a walker It can bear up to 50% of a...
by Lynette | Sep 30, 2019 | Family Caregiving, Grief and Loss
Reentry If caring for your loved one was the main focus of your day, after his or her passing, expect a feeling of emptiness to dominate your awareness. In caregiving, you may have given up many personal activities, friendships, and possibly even a career, to...
by Lynette | Sep 23, 2019 | Family Caregiving
Are you happy with your relative’s Medicare plan? If not, fall is the annual “Open Enrollment” period. This is when you can change plans for the coming year. Open Enrollment for 2019 is October 15 to December 7. Even if your loved one likes the...
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