Florida Families Find Hope In The “RAISE” Family Caregivers Act
…a 1 minute read. RAISE Family Caregivers Act – Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage. Over 37 billion hours of care to loved ones were provided in 2013 by family caregivers… an estimated value of $470 billion. Here’s the thing, of those 37 billion hours of care, almost 100% were provided out of love, necessity […]
CAREGIVING STATS AND FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOUR PARENTS ARE OVER 75 YEARS OLD
a 1 minute 45 sec read… Let’s start with this quick fact, which I find critical in understanding a future that may very well resemble yours. “When asked if they had a choice in taking on the responsibility to provide care for their loved one, half of caregivers self-reported they had NO choice in taking […]
The Art and Science of Medication Management for Seniors
Medication management for both seniors and caregivers can be overwhelming. In this series, we’ll look at ways to make the process less daunting. Here are some tips to get you started. As a primary caregiver to my parents, I never imagined I’d become a medical historian, health surrogate and patient advocate — that’s quite a few […]
Caregivers: The Mind Doesn’t Ever Think it’s Old… and you are not dead yet!
I don’t believe we grow old …I believe our body does, then it tells our mind we are, and then our spirit believes it, which is totally backwards if you asked me! Caregivers, more than anyone else, you need to know the following: Your mind should be calling the shots… not your body. Sure there are […]
8 Essential Holiday Gift Giving Ideas for Caregivers
The holidays celebrate family, build memories and bring people together. But they can also be an emotionally charged time for caregivers who are observing the decline of their beloved parents. When I was caregiving for my parents full-time in the last year of my mother’s life, the holidays didn’t mean much to me as I was […]
