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 →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
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 →
What’s involved in giving care?
July 12, 2021Perhaps you call regularly to offer emotional support. Maybe you handle finances. Perhaps you visit weekly. Or you may live... Read More →
Explaining your needs to others
July 5, 2021Are you worried that asking for help sounds like whining? You may believe you “should” be able to do it... Read More →
Medical management without dialysis
June 28, 2021Dialysis typically buys a person some time. But it rules their life—and possibly yours. It requires strict adherence to the... Read More →