Jul 3, 2022 | Family Caregiver Issues, Health
Reading Time: 3 minutesElderly people (people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons: Elderly people do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature. They are more likely to have a chronic... 
Jun 29, 2022 | Family Caregiver Issues, Legal Matters, Resources
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWere you in a same-sex relationship with a partner who passed away? If so, you may qualify for Social Security survivors’ benefits based on your partner’s earnings record. You may qualify for survivors’ benefits if you meet any... 
Jun 25, 2022 | Family Caregiver Issues
Reading Time: 3 minutesDeciding if you should move an aging parent into your home is a big decision. There are important issues that should be addressed before making the commitment. An estimated 25-35% of family caregivers live in the same home with the person they... 
May 27, 2022 | Family Caregiver Issues, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen a loved one lives with someone else, like a spouse, roommate or adult child, it can be comforting to know that someone is looking out for them. But when your loved one lives alone, it can be worrisome to think about something happening to... 
May 18, 2022 | Depression, Family Caregiver Issues, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe process of aging can be both rewarding and challenging. This time period in life can be spent enjoying retirement, vacations, hobbies, or more time with family. While many look forward to their golden years, older adults may also be faced... 
May 6, 2022 | Family Caregiver Issues
Reading Time: 5 minutesYou might be surprised to learn more than 1 in 5 Americans identify as caregivers/informal caregivers/family caregivers, having provided care to an adult or child with special needs at some time in the past 12 months. This totals an estimated 53...