Dealing with anxiety
September 20, 2021It’s only natural for family caregivers to worry. Understandably, we spend a lot of time thinking about “what’s next.” But... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Services at home: Medicare
September 13, 2021Medicare is health insurance provided by the federal government. It covers adults 65 and older, as well as persons with... Read More →
Coping with another person’s pain
September 6, 2021When your family member is in pain, you are suffering, too. The “mirror neurons” in our brains are programmed to... Read More →
What is a daily money manager?
August 30, 2021A financial advisor manages investments. A daily money manager (DMM) is someone who comes to the home once or twice... Read More →
The decision to stop dialysis
August 23, 2021Dialysis is life sustaining yet also quite taxing for the patient. About 25% of people who choose dialysis later decide... Read More →
Learning to forgive yourself
August 16, 2021According to psychologist Rick Hanson, PhD, we all have an inner critic and an inner protector. Together they help us... Read More →
The healing power of music
August 9, 2021Can listening to calming music actually ease pain? Can singing silly songs make you happier? Researchers say this isn’t... Read More →
Dealing with criticism
August 2, 2021Receiving criticism is never a pleasant experience, especially from family members. Whether it is a sibling griping about how you... Read More →
What is a Medicaid spend down?
July 26, 2021There are two forms of government health insurance: Medicare. Basically, age-based insurance for older adults (age 65+), regardless of income... Read More →
Bladder issues
July 19, 2021If making it to the bathroom in time is a frequent concern for your relative, they may have an overactive... Read More →