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Caring for an Older Loved One in a Rural Community
Caring for an older loved one can be challenging no matter where you live. For caregivers in rural communities, however, finding support can come with additional obstacles. Services may be spread across large geographic areas, transportation may be limited and there may simply be fewer programs available nearby. With many aspects of healthcare moving online, the Digital Divide is also an issue. According to The International Telecommunication Union, only about 75 percent of households in rural areas in the Americas utilize the internet, compared to 91 percent of urban households.
Videos
Ask the Expert: What’s in a Fall?
Join us for “What’s in a Fall,” presented by Rosalind Strickland, owner of Rosalind Strickland Interior Design and a certified Aging-in-Place Home Safety Advisor. She reveals why fall prevention is not just a safety issue, but a critical component of aging well and staying independent.
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Unmet Needs and Dementia Caregiving
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, family members typically step into the role of caregiver without much preparation. What starts as helping with a few reminders or rides to appointments can quickly turn into managing medications, coordinating doctor visits, handling finances and making difficult decisions about the future.
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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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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: Live Q&A Hour for Caregivers
This informal ask-and-learn session for family and friend caregivers is full of tips directly from the experts!
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Why Dementia Caregivers Burn Out: A Brain Science Perspective
While caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is often described as an act of deep love, it can also be an experience of profound strain. Caregivers may find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed or emotionally frayed, sometimes snapping at the very person they are trying so hard to protect. Even when they know on an intellectual level that their loved one’s behavior is caused by a medical condition, their brains can often struggle to respond with consistent patience or calm.
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Caring for the Long Haul: How to Stay Healthy and Balanced as a Long-Term Caregiver
Long-term caregiving is often an act of deep love, but it is also one of the strongest predictors of stress, burnout and social isolation if caregivers don’t receive the support they need. When a loved one has a long life expectancy but rising care needs, caregivers face a unique challenge: how do you sustain care without sacrificing your own health, identity and future?
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Care-Based Estate Planning for Families Living with Dementia
Estate planning is necessary and provides peace of mind, but wills, trusts and powers of attorney can all seem terribly complicated and intimidating to many families. This valuable webinar provides professionals and family caregivers with practical guidance on estate planning, Medicaid rules, and long-term care funding strategies tailored to families living with dementia.