What is “cremation authorization”?
April 12, 2021With National Healthcare Decisions Day coming up on April 16, it’s good to review who your loved one has chosen... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Is Dad taking his meds “as directed?”
April 5, 2021Did you know that nearly half of adults taking prescription medications for a chronic condition make errors in taking their... Read More →
How to read an Explanation of Benefits
March 29, 2021Before your loved one pays a medical bill, wait for the insurance’s Explanation of Benefits (from Medicare, this is called... Read More →
Maximizing your resources
March 22, 2021When we think of “resources,” as family caregivers we might think of money. Or time. But there is another resource... Read More →
When kidneys fail: Dialysis?
March 15, 2021If the person you care for has chronic or advanced kidney disease, dialysis will come up as a treatment option.... Read More →
When high blood pressure goes untreated
March 8, 2021Don’t confuse a lack of symptoms with a lack of risk. A person with high blood pressure usually feels “just... Read More →
Dementia communication: Speaking
March 1, 2021Nearly every type of dementia compromises the ability to process language. It’s harder for the affected person to grasp words,... Read More →
Age-related macular degeneration
February 22, 2021Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a very common condition affecting the retina of the eye. It causes blurry vision and... Read More →
“For better or for worse …”
February 15, 2021Are you supporting a relative who is also a caregiving spouse? Many long-lived couples see it as both a duty... Read More →
Keeping blood pressure in check
February 8, 2021Only 24% of people with high blood pressure have it under control. The remaining 76% are at very high risk... Read More →