How to Get Paid for Being a Family Caregiver-

Last Updated On:   The number one question caregivers always ask is this, “how to get paid for being a family caregiver?” Caregiving for a family member is done out of love, and there is no monetary compensation attached to it. Since this is mostly the case, taking care of a loved one can be… read more

Dementia Caregiver

Dementia care is difficult because of all the changes the care recipient goes through. No amount of money or precaution can fully prepare families for when dementia strikes a loved one, and this reality is even more devastating for many couples. To illustrate, here is a video we came across online of Bob Treanor and… read more

Family caregivers are no stranger to financial issues. When you assume the role of your family member’s primary care provider, it includes tackling the costs of their care as well as their expenses and necessities. On top of this, you also have your own finances to contend with. This is why a significant amount of… read more

Last September 21, organizations, groups, families, and individuals observed World Alzheimer’s Day. As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s disease affects the people on a devastating scale. While planning for long term care helps immensely, individuals and families still have much to go through with this ordeal.   Understandably, many… read more

Nothing can be more devastating than losing a loved one, whether it be your sibling, parent, child, or partner.  And no one will be ready for that to happen.   For many, the long stretch of battling a disease might seem like preparation for what is about to come. But when it actually does, we… read more

  From caring for a loved one miles away to the impending end of caregiving, caregivers go through so many obstacles before, during, and after assuming the role. While there are many resources available to caregivers that provide long term care resources and tools, we would like to highlight through this week’s roundup the different… read more

Once people hit the age of 65, long term care and all that comes with it suddenly shift to becoming a top priority. Questions, such as “Who will care for me when I’m older?”, “How much does long term care cost in this country?”, or “Will I still be able to live in my own… read more

This week, we will be highlighting the challenges that individuals go through as they take on the role of caregiver. We will be sharing various accounts from caregivers themselves and the topics range from the different ways the care for their patients to the kind of care that they need in turn.   Five Medication Management Tips for Elder… read more