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Caring for a Loved One with Cancer
Hearing that a loved one has cancer can be overwhelming. In the days following a diagnosis, it is common to feel frightened, uncertain and unsure of what to do next. While every cancer journey is different, caregivers play an essential role in helping their loved one manage treatment, cope with side effects and maintain the best possible quality of life.
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Treating Hoarding Behavior in Older Adults: A Guide for Caregivers and Family Members
Hoarding is a complex and challenging behavior that often requires specialized treatment. It’s important to understand that simply cleaning up the hoarded items will not resolve the underlying issues. Effective intervention involves a combination of emotional support, mental health care, and gradual change. For caregivers and family members of an older adult who hoards, here’s how you can approach treatment in a way that supports your loved one’s long-term well-being.
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20th Annual Katz Policy Lecture – Closing the Gap
Older adults face growing financial challenges—but for women, the long-term impact of caregiving, wage gaps and workplace barriers can significantly shape economic security later in life.
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Ask The Expert- Caring for Family: A Guide to Getting Compensated as a Caregiver through Medicaid
Providing care for an older family member can be as demanding and time-consuming as a full-time job for some people. Fortunately, there are ways that family caregivers can potentially receive monthly payments for their services.
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Why Financial Literacy Matters for Older Adults and Caregivers
The ability to understand and effectively manage money is important at every stage of life, but it becomes especially critical as we age. Many older adults live on fixed incomes, relying on Social Security, pensions or retirement savings. This can make it harder to absorb unexpected expenses, such as medical bills, home repairs or increased care needs. At the same time, their caregivers may be juggling their own financial responsibilities while navigating their support role. Though most people know in the back of their minds that they will one day be called upon to care for a parent, spouse, grandparent or sibling, it’s not an eventuality most think to set money aside for.
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Caring for a Loved One with a Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small device implanted in the chest to help regulate an irregular heartbeat. For many older adults, it can significantly improve quality of life by reducing symptoms like fatigue, dizziness or fainting. While pacemakers are generally safe and reliable, caregivers play an important role in helping their loved one adjust and stay safe.
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How Do I Know if Meals on Wheels Is Right for My Loved One?
If you’re caring for an older adult, you may start to notice changes that make everyday tasks harder, including grocery shopping, cooking or preparing balanced meals. When this happens, families often ask the same question: Is Meals on Wheels the right solution?
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Ask The Expert- Managing Incontinence: Empower Yourself with Confidence and Control
Incontinence can be a frustrating and debilitating problem. Estimated to affect as many as 50 percent of adults over 60, it can put a strain on the independent daily activities and create significant emotional distress.
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The Importance of Culturally Competent Dementia Care for Black Communities
Dementia affects millions of families across the United States, but its impact is not felt equally. Black and African American older adults face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, while also encountering greater barriers to diagnosis, care and support. These disparities shape how families experience dementia, from the earliest signs of memory change to the long-term realities of caregiving.