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Avoiding Burnout
Caregiver Burnout: How to Deal With It & Avoid It
From an evolutionary standpoint, our bodies are made for short bursts of stress—like running away from dangerous situations, such as a forest fire. But today’s world is one of constant low-level str... Read entire article »
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Baby Boomer Women Sandwiched Between Caring for Parents & Children
I troll the Internet—a lot—as it is part of my job to find out what other people are saying about health and long-term care topics. I have found some weird things. I have also found some very profou... Read entire article »
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Guide to Respite
Medicare Launches Brand-new Web Pages Dedicated to Helping Family Caregivers
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently launched a new addition to their Web site; the Ask Medicare pages are designed to help family caregivers navigate CMS and also find crucial resources outside ... Read entire article »
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Adult Day Care Explained: What It Is, What to Expect & How to Pay for It
What It Is
Adult day care provides a safe and caring setting for adults within a social model program. Programs are structured and designed, often through the development of a personal care plan, to cover the d... Read entire article »
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Adult Day Health Care Explained: What It Is, What to Expect & How to Pay for It
What It Is
Like adult day care, adult day health care provides a safe, caring setting for adults who require supervision or care during the day. Adult day health programs are designed for individuals who requir... Read entire article »
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Respite Care: What It Is & Where to Get It
Respite care is the temporary relief provided to a caregiver when someone else assumes his or her role as caregiver. Respite can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks or even months. Respite care is p... Read entire article »
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What Is...Respite Care?
Respite care is the temporary relief provided to a caregiver when someone else assumes his or her role as caregiver. Respite can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks or even months. Respite care is p... Read entire article »
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How Care Managers Can Help
Geriatric Care Managers Explained: What They Do, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One
What They Do
Geriatric Care Managers are professional advocates who help seniors and their caregivers lead the highest possible quality of life. Trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care, ... Read entire article »
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Geriatric Care Managers: How to Find & Assess
Gilbert Guide provides nationwide listings of geriatric care managers (GCMs), along with advice for finding the care manager that will best suit your individual needs. Once you've narrowed your choices down, it... Read entire article »
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Long Distance Caregiving: How a Geriatric Care Manager Can Help You
Last month I received two comments about long-distance caregiving, a situation that is all too common and always challenging. Caregiving is sometimes a complicated task, and any difficulty can become magnified ... Read entire article »
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