Sep 20, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals
Reading Time: 7 minutesHome health aides and personal care assistants can make a big difference in your life and in the life of your family member. Hiring an aide does not mean you aren’t a good family caregiver. Home care, including home health aides, personal care... 
Jul 24, 2022 | Health Care Professionals, Hospital, How To
Reading Time: 3 minutesHealthcare social workers specialize in case management, educating patients and their loved ones about health issues and treatment options, counseling, and connecting or referring patients to community resources. These professionals collaborate... 
Jan 31, 2022 | Health, Health Care Professionals, Housing
Reading Time: 3 minutesAmericans living and working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, accounting for roughly a quarter of all U.S. COVID-19 deaths. If you have a spouse, sibling,... 
Sep 3, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals, How To
Reading Time: 7 minutesHow to Help Your Care Receiver Manage Their Healthcare Contributed by Roberta Carson, Zaggo Managing a serious medical condition is tough for anyone, but it’s particularly difficult for seniors. Many seniors have complicated health issues that... 
Aug 9, 2021 | Health, Health Care Professionals
Reading Time: 7 minutesContributed by Roberta Carson, Zaggo Thanks to COVID-19, many of us have visited the doctor via a phone or video call. But even before this pandemic, telemedicine provided a way for patients to connect with a doctor when they could not... 
Feb 9, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals, How To, Teleconnection Recordings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis Caregiver Teleconnection call was presented by guest speaker, Tanesha Tyler-Carr, Alzheimers Association on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Learn more about these free monthly calls by visiting their website or calling toll free: 866-390-6491....