Talk to the care recipient ahead of time and find out what he or she would like to do during your visit. Also check with the primary caregiver, if appropriate, to learn what he or she needs, such as handling some caregiving responsibilities while you are in town. This may help you set clear-cut and […]
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Searching online is a good way to start collecting resources. Here are a few potentially helpful places to look: Eldercare Locator, 800-677-1116 National Institute on Aging website Family Care Navigator Your state government’s website You might also check with local senior centers. Learn more about long-distance caregiving. For a print copy of NIA’s booklet on Long-Distance Caregiving: Twenty
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Learn as much as you can about your family member’s condition and any treatment. This can help you understand what is going on, anticipate the course of an illness, prevent crises, and assist in healthcare management. It can also make talking with the doctor easier. Get written permission, as needed under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, to receive medical
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To get started: Ask the primary caregiver, if there is one, and the care recipient how you can be most helpful Talk to friends who are caregivers to see if they have suggestions about ways to help Find out more about local resources that might be useful Develop a good understanding of the person’s health issues
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The way people pay for long-term care — whether delivered at home or in an assisted living facility — depends on their financial situation and the services they use. Often, they rely on a variety of payment sources. These include: Personal funds: At first, many older adults pay for care, in part, with their own
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As 2021 comes to a close, NIA invites you to explore some of the most popular caregiving topics from the past year: Getting help with Alzheimer’s Caregiving As your loved one moves through the stages of Alzheimer’s, he or she will need more care—and you will need more help. Explore resources you can use for support
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A person with dementia will need more care as their disease progresses due to changes in their memory, thinking, and behavior. It can be challenging for caregivers or family members to help manage these changes. Whether the disease is in its early or late stages, there are resources and services that can help! Types of
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Many people in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease lose interest in eating and may experience trouble with their chewing and swallowing. If a person with Alzheimer’s is not eating enough, he or she may not be getting the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Similarly, difficulty with chewing and swallowing may lead to choking
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Anyone who is caring for an aging friend, relative, or parent from afar can be considered a long-distance caregiver. Whether you are helping with finances, arranging for care, or providing emotional support, long-distance caregiving can bring a host of unique challenges. Check out NIA’s infographic for tips for long-distance caregivers. Click here to find the whole infographic.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that a medical crisis can leave a person too ill to make their own health care decisions. Advance care planning involves learning about the types of health care decisions that might need to be made, considering those decisions ahead of time, and then letting others know — both your
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