“Love and duty guided me to be his caregiver”
(Source – news.va.gov) Ron Anderson’s journey as primary family caregiver for his father Lee Anderson is one of love and
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Older Americans Living Alone Often Rely on Neighbors or Others Willing To Help
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon,
Read MoreExperiences of Direct Care Workers and Family Caregivers of Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS)
(By Priya Chidambaram, Anna Mudumala, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Oct 30, 2024) KFF
Read MoreCaregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect
(By Kat McGowan for NPR) Dawn Shedrick is matter-of-fact about the heartbreaks of caregiving. She is clear and calm when
Read MoreUniversal Sign for Help
(Source – news.va.gov) The Universal Sign for Help can be used in any situation where someone feels unsafe or threatened,
Read MoreTake time for yourself: Find help with respite care
(Source – news.va.gov) Cindy and Lee Stover have been caring for their son, Joe, a Navy Veteran since he was
Read MoreCaregivers saving Veteran lives from home
(Source – news.va.gov) In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 805,000 Americans suffer a heart
Read MoreNew Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia
By Judith Graham on May 28, 2024 for KFF Health News Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially
Read MoreNew Medicaid rule expected to lower wait times for home-based care, raise caregiver wages
(By Timmy Broderick for STAT) Caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities could see a bump in their wages
Read MoreA caregiver’s journey with advance care planning
(Source – news.va.gov) Seventy-five-year-old Vietnam War Army Veteran Rick Tupper started experiencing complications from heart disease, diabetes and dementia. His
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