Long-term care plans are essential for seniors and their families, especially those who prefer to age in place. While the cost of in-home care is notably more affordable than residential options, the financial responsibilities typically increase over time as health-related declines create a need for additional caregiving shifts. Average Cost…
Dementia is a progressive disease that begins with virtually unnoticeable memory blips and develops into a situation where adults cannot remain independently safe, secure, and well. Because there’s no “one point” or a prescribed date when an adult with dementia moves from independent to care-dependent, it’s up to loved ones…
Most people require some sort of personal assistance as they age, and the cost of providing in-home care for elderly parents can be significant, particularly here in California. As a caregiver to aging parents, you may be wondering how to pay for in-home care, which can be a significant financial…
Caregiving for a person with dementia is challenging on multiple fronts. First, there is the sadness and grief associated with watching someone you love lose their memory and physical abilities day by day. Then, there is general fatigue that accompanies the physical and emotional labor associated with taking care of…
Which homecare option is best? There are many pros and cons you have to consider when making a decision. Agencies and private caregivers both are enticing in their own ways.
According to a study done by the Family Caregiver’s Alliance, over 20% of family caregivers suffer from mild to severe depression. Taking care of a loved one who has age-related disabilities or dementia may seem fulfilling, yet in reality, it can be completely overwhelming. It is important to watch out for the…
There comes a time in an elderly person’s life when they need the assistance of a part-time caregiver or need full-time caregiving assistance. As our loved ones age, they experience greater physical and mental challenges doing what came easy to them when they were younger. They develop diseases, hearing and vision…
Dealing with dementia is emotionally draining. That is true for the person in cognitive decline as well as the carer. The key to coping with dementia and anger outbursts as a carer begins with understanding a little about what happens when someone suffers dementia and how this affects both their moods…
Over 4.6 million people in the United States fulfill the role of caregiver for a family member with cancer. And that’s not including all the other illnesses that can cause people to have to fill the role of caregiver for a terminal loved one. Being responsible for a person’s end of life…
There are currently 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and 83% of the help they receive comes from family members, friends, or other unpaid caregivers. If you’re one of them then no doubt you realize what an extremely stressful situation it can be, especially if…
