Working Women and Caregiving
Women, particularly those over 40, increasingly find themselves in the role of caregiver to an aging parent, often while raising their own children AND working outside the home. Many find…
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Help is available for elders at tax time
Q: When I was working I had my taxes prepared by a CPA. I am now retired and since my income is significantly lower I can’t really afford to have…
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Patient advocates can help with care planning
Q: My elderly parents live quite a distance from me. Due to chronic medical conditions they both have been hospitalized during the past year. My family and work responsibilities make…
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Food resources to help supplement an individual’s food needs
Q: On a recent Sunday I gave an older woman who attends our church a ride home. When we arrived at her residence she was unsteady as she got out…
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Seek support promptly after receiving diagnosis
Q: I went to the doctor with my older sister the other day. She was scared to go alone as she was afraid of bad news. She had fallen twice…
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Medicare coverage for inpatient rehab varies
Q: Our church has a weekly social gathering for older adults. We provide light refreshments in addition to information gathering about topics related to aging. Several members have asked questions…
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Telephones can be lifelines for isolated seniors
Q: I live in a small rural community with a population of less than 1,200 residents. I love our little town, but know that some elders who live in the…
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Be wary of TV pitches for back and knee braces
Q: I’ve been having lower back pain for quite some time. It gets worse after too much physical activity. I’ve seen commercials on T.V. promoting back and knee braces covered…
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Cleaning out a parent’s home can be daunting
Q: My parents passed away within a short time of each other. Now my siblings and I face the daunting task of cleaning out their house to get it ready…
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Grieving spouses may need to find new life partners
Q: My mother passed away a little over a year ago after a long illness. My father was amazing as a caregiver and he was devastated after her death. They…