Costs of Senior Care
Caregiver Credits have been one suggetion for a solution to creating fair Social Security payments in retirement for those individuals (usually women) who have had to step out of the workforce for a period of time in order to provide senior caregiving for a family member or child caregiving. The reason is that if the […]
Women Serving as Caregivers Receive Less Social Security Than Men
Social Security benefits should be updated to reflect women serving as caregivers, say three national organizations who presented to Congress last week. And, all senior caregiver employees should also receive Social Security benefits through their payroll deductions – – – all caregivers should make sure they are working for a licensed senior care company providing […]
USA Today Article on Senior Care Ignites Caregiver Pay Conversation
USA Today reported earlier this week that the Franchise Business Review market research firm found senior home care agencies to be one of the most profitable franchises, even as the industry is fighting the Department of Labor’s potential new rule which would allow over-time pay for senior caregivers providing live-in care services. The senior care […]
Alzheimer’s Alone
Seniors prefer to age at home in familiar surroundings; it’s a fact. The comfort derived from familiar routines and environs can be encouraging and reassuring. Many diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia feel the same and choose to remain independent for as long as possible. In March, the Alzheimer’s Association released 2012 Facts and Figures: Alzheimer’s Disease […]
Earthquakes, Tornadoes Highlight Need for Senior Disaster Preparedness
The San Francisco earthquake and recent tornadoes that tore their way through the Midwest are grim reminders of how quickly we can fall victim to natural disasters. Seniors often find themselves especially vulnerable. Perhaps they live alone and family is not nearby to help ensure their safety. They may become confused and panic without a […]
Diabetic Seniors: Fraud Alert for Supplies
Diabetes involves many care needs, including supplies for glucose meters, test strips and lancets to prick the skin for blood sugar testing. Seniors who need to monitor their blood sugar and take medication for diabetes may be targets by professional fraudsters. The National Legal Resource Center (NLRC) has issued an alert for those seniors with […]
Daily Activities Can Help Stave Off Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Exercise for seniors is a good idea. It promotes healthy aging, improves health and increases longevity. Now a recent study published in the journal Neurology, shows that exercise can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, even in those over 80 years old. We’re not talking about lifting weights or running for miles. Simple daily chores […]
Hearing Aid Challenges: Costs and Convincing Dad to Get One
Hearing aids…..just mention the word and a lively conversation will begin – even if you can’t hear every word spoken because you are the person who needs ones. Senior caregivers know the challenges of assisting someone who just cannot hear and witness the isolation this can cause for them. My Father very much needs a hearing aid. […]
Instagram: Tool for Connecting Seniors with Families
Senior caregivers often have the challenge of updating family members on the senior’s activities or, they may be working with seniors who have very busy adult children and may need efficient ways to keep updated on care services. Technology provides new ways to connect caregivers and seniors with family members. Instagram brings an easy-to-use photo […]
Nursing Homes Disaster Preparedness Plans Show Gaps
Senior safety during natural disasters is a topic we’ve blogged about before. Our elderly population is especially vulnerable during these times of high stress. A recently-released government report shows emergency plans in many nursing homes nationwide are distressfully unprepared to guard their senior residents from harm. Using a sample of nursing homes that experienced floods, hurricanes, […]
April is Stress Awareness Month
There’s no doubt that caregiver stress is a huge problem. It’s an unrelenting and sometimes underappreciated job. April is Stress Awareness Month and we at Caregiverlist invite you to assess the amount of stress you feel from the burden of caregiving and take steps to give yourself some much deserved relief. According to the U.S. […]
Caring for the Caregiver
Senior caregivers, both paid as professionals and family caregivers, are growing as the aging population increases. In just the last decade, more than 4,000 new senior care agencies have opened their doors, to assist families in caregiving. The National Alliance for Caregiving conducts research and advocacy for caregiving and pulls together both private corporations and […]
