We live in a dangerous world. It is a big responsibility to care for another person, and even when things are going well, it can be stressful. A crisis, such as illness, trauma, natural disaster, or any other unexpected adverse…
Prior to now, disabled people could get government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid only if they had very little income or if their property was restricted by restrictive trusts. Federal legislation now permits disabled people to…
When caring for an aging family member, a family caregiving meeting can be a great way to coordinate communications and activities. These meetings are beneficial for helping to keep all family members abreast of decisions that need to be made,…
On average, two-thirds of Americans 65 or older would prefer to age in place, while the other one-third would want to live somewhere else. The family remains the most significant factor when deciding where retirees live, followed by the general…
As the baby boomers are getting ready to retire or have already retired, we are seeing a sharp increase in America’s elderly population. However, what has not been widely reported is how the rest of the nation will provide care…
The coronavirus pandemic presented a dilemma, how to provide caregiving to the most susceptible to the COVID-19 virus. Family caregivers that use to aid their family directly, now find themselves learning how to be long-distance providers during this pandemic. US…
A beloved wildlife expert and famous author, Jack Hanna, has decided to retire because of his battle with dementia. Known as “Jungle” Jack, he left the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, where he served as director, then director emeritus, for 42…
Every day, more Americans are getting vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is appropriate behavior for vaccinated Americans…
April is the month when light is shed on Parkinson’s disease, which remains largely unknown although treatment options exist. This year the Parkinson’s Foundation campaign theme is #KnowMorePD. The goal of raising awareness can help make lives better for people…
Older family members are being cared for by a staggering 53 million caregivers in the United States. About 17 percent of the US population is a family caregiver, and most are losing sleep, worrying, losing income, struggling to balance caregiving…