More older adults are choosing to live in their homes as they age rather than move into nursing homes. This trend has both positive and negative effects. Remaining in the familiar setting of one’s home can foster a sense of…
Recently proposed legislation seeks to offer financial relief for unpaid family caregivers. Introduced in November 2023, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023 is the result of a bipartisan effort to lessen the costs of family caregiving. The American Association of Retired…
Emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion. If you are a caregiver, you have likely experienced any or all of these types of exhaustion, which are due to the prolonged and overwhelming stress of caregiving. During this presentation we will share tools…
Anyone experiencing the struggle of simultaneously caring for children and aging parents is part of the sandwich generation. Although “generation” is part of the phrase, it doesn’t refer to people born at a specific time. Typically, these family caregivers will…
It is easy to burn out when you are responsible for providing full-time care to an aging or disabled loved one. In some cases, caregiver burnout can result in resentment toward the individual they care for, despite their love for…
Taking on the responsibility of providing full-time care for an aging or disabled loved one can be a rewarding experience. Being a primary caregiver helps you rest assured that your loved one is receiving compassionate care from someone who will…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently started to focus on finding ways to support family caregivers by assisting them with resources to maintain their health, well-being, and financial security while they act as caregivers. As…
Our friends at The Naperville Senior Center shared this month’s article with us. If you haven’t learned about their Adult Day Care services, check out their website at http://www.napervilleseniorcenter.com/. It’s no secret: the technology industry is a young person’s…
Life Care Planning is a service that helps people find and pay for good care for life. It is a “team” approach serving the needs of the client, which combines the skills of both of the Elder Law Attorney, Financial Advisors, Care Coordinators and Other Professionals.
When a family caregiver is providing care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia it is a tremendous burden, both physically and mentally on the caregiver. The responsibility on the caregiver increases dramatically as the disease progresses. For that reason, it is so important for the caregiver to know that relief is out there. For example, local Alzheimer’s organizations can provide you with information and community support systems and groups.