By Kim Chernecky Caregiver assistance is available in many forms. Unfortunately, this type of care can be very expensive and is generally not covered by Medicare. For those wise enough to have purchased long-term-care insurance, all or some of that care will be covered when the time comes. For those that didn’t purchase insurance or… Read more »
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Dealing with Caregiver Guilt
By Kim Chernecky According to ACL.gov “In 2019, at least 53 million people were providing informal, usually unpaid, care and support to aging family members and people of all ages with disabilities”. Chances are if you are reading this, you are one of them. And as people continue to live longer, those numbers will only… Read more »
75 Fun Activities to do with a Dementia Patient
Sort Socks Fold a basket of washcloths Flip through old pictures Listen to music Clip coupons Go for a walk Take a ride by the beach or a favorite quiet place Visit an old friend Sing old songs together Enjoy a visit with a calm pet Enjoy a manicure Visit the hairdresser Shop for groceries… Read more »