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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...Read entire article »

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Fund Unexpected Elder Care Costs with Your Personal Resources

When shifting circumstances bring unexpected elder care costs, they also bring the urgency of having to make short and long-term financial decisions. It is at this point that one...Read entire article »

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Going Home from the Hospital: Part 1 of 2

Going home from the hospital is an emotional experience. The warmth and convenience of home are certainly more inviting than the hospital and its routine; but when physicians feel that...Read entire article »

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Going Home from the Hospital: Part 2 of 2

You are about to go home. You may be scared, but eager to leave the hospital to go home with your family, sleep in your own bed, eat home-cooked food,...Read entire article »

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What Is…Caregiver Burnout?

The pressures of caregiving can lead to caregiver burnout, a critical point when a caregiver is no longer able to effectively take care of his or her loved one. Although...Read entire article »