VA cares for caregivers
(Source – news.va.gov) Every step of the way A loving smile, financial management and assistance with daily living. These are
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This behavior can be a turning point for families caring for a dementia patient
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Dr. Marc Rothman visits a lot of patients with dementia and their families. He is
Read MoreMore People Are Caring for Dying Loved Ones at Home. A New Orleans Nonprofit Is Showing Them How.
(By Halle Parker, Verite News published by KFF Health News) Liz Dunnebacke isn’t dying, but for a recent end-of-life care
Read MoreThis Geriatrics Training Program Escaped the Ax. For Now.
(By Paula Span for KFF Health News) In St. Louis, a team of students aboard a well-equipped van visits senior
Read MoreHow one caregiver transformed her life
(Source – news.va.gov) For more than 16 years, Vicki has been the primary caregiver for her 77-year-old husband, an Air
Read MoreWhy is caregiving so hard in America? The answers emerge in a new film
(By Kat McGowan for NPR) For people new to family caregiving, the lack of resources and support often comes as
Read MoreThe financial strain of caregiving
A recent survey by Edward Jones found that more than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care, and the financial burden
Read MoreMemory cafes offer camaraderie and fun for people with dementia — and their caregivers
(By Lydia McFarlane for NPR) Rob Kennedy mingled with about a dozen other people in a community space in Clarks
Read MoreRole Reversal: Millions of Kids Are Caregivers for Elders. Why Their Numbers Might Grow.
(By Leah Fabel for KFF Health News) ST. PAUL, Minn. — High school senior Joshua Yang understands sacrifice. When he
Read MoreAre you a caregiver for a Veteran?
(Source – news.va.gov) As a caregiver for a Veteran, you know firsthand the challenges and sacrifices that come with managing
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