Sep 12, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Grandparents Raising Children, Popular Posts, Resources, Respite Care
Reading Time: 4 minutesDid you know the North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging has a broad range of support services for family caregivers, including Caregiver Support Coordination, Respite Care, Caregiver Information Services, and Caregiver Counseling? The...
Sep 8, 2022 | Emotions of Caregiving, Family Caregiving, Popular Posts
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a family caregiver, you may have witnessed difficult behaviors in the aging adults you care for. Changes in a person’s usual behavior and routine can indicate a change in health and mental status. Be observant and think about what the...
Jun 17, 2022 | Checklists and Templates, Medication Management, Popular Posts
Reading Time: 2 minutesDownload a free Medication LOG & Medication LIST templates! Medication Log (schedule) PDF format great for printing Microsoft Word format great for editing Medication (& Supplement) List PDF format great for printing Microsoft Word...
Jun 11, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Popular Posts, Veterans
Reading Time: 8 minutesYou may be wondering, “Can I get paid to be a caregiver?” Let’s face it – caregiving for a family member can be time-consuming, emotionally challenging, and financially draining! Becoming an unpaid family caregiver is...
May 6, 2022 | Family Caregiving, Popular Posts
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...
Jan 29, 2022 | Popular Posts, Veterans
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow do I appeal denied VA benefits? Veterans and caregivers who receive a denied application to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) may now appeal or request the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to review...