President Biden has introduced a plan to spend $400 billion over eight years on home and community-based care for the elderly and people with disabilities. The money would go to expand access to care and support higher-paying caregiving jobs.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition where the body experiences difficulty coping with severe stress. There are many triggers, but it is commonly diagnosed in combat Veterans. PTSD can also be caused by witnessing or living through shocking...
More and more of us are either receiving or becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. What then is...
To be good to others, you must first be good to yourself. Making self-care a top priority allows you to be a more effective caregiver to your loved one.
While many designate their oldest child as exeucutor, trustee, or Power of Attorney, it is better to select agents in accordance with their expertise and ability to manage those duties.
By Cara M. Chittenden With the coronavirus pandemic hitting nursing homes and assisted living facilities especially hard, families are wondering whether they should bring their parents or other loved ones home. It is a tough decision with no easy answers. The number...
By Cara M. Chittenden The sudden rise of the coronavirus, COVID-19, has left many unprepared and confused. There are numerous reports of shortages of antibacterial hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and even toilet paper. While we can’t predict when something like...
By Cara M. Chittenden As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about priorities. Proper planning can help them navigate this...
In just a few weeks, Indiana will mark a very important four-year anniversary. On January 1, 2016, House Enrolled Act 1265, also known as the CARE Act, was passed into law. The acronym CARE stands for Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable. As of this writing, 40 states...
