We all know regular exercise is beneficial for overall health and living longer. Did you also know regular physical activity can boost memory and thinking skills? Several studies have indicated parts of the brain that control thinking and memory are larger in volume in people who exercise than in people who don’t. Studies have also […]
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Effective Conflict Resolution
Conflicts are bound to happen in providing care for another. Your loved one takes issue with what you are doing. Siblings want different actions in caring for a parent. You have responsibility for an adult with dementia and a spouse that deserves attention, too. Unfortunately, what can start as something trivial can quickly escalate to […]
Disability MEDICARE and COBRA
As caregivers, we need to investigate whether other benefits are available if our loved one is legally disabled. I have received many questions about disability coverage and Medicare coverage. A disability of 24 months will make a person eligible for Disability Medicare under most circumstances. Different states will have slightly different coverage based on a […]
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The Balancing Act: Letting Go Of The Need To Control Everything
As chaotic as modern life can be, you can find balance. It’s difficult to get it right, especially when you’re trying to balance life itself while creating an efficient routine to maximize your time as a caregiver. There’s a big part of being a caregiver that requires control. The problem is the desire for too […]
ADVOCATING FOR SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT SPEAK, IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Wheels was admitted to the Emergency Department several times . . . . during the last three years of his illness. Each one of those stays is a story unto itself, each with their own lessons. But one common thread was the need for a family member to be his advocate. This was a role […]