Category: Giving Care

Alzheimer’s & Caregivers Support Groups
Independence & Senior Living

Eleanor Katz used to drive to a gym for her exercise classes. When she wanted to dine with friends, she arranged it. When she volunteered (a passion since this New York native was living in Brooklyn), she left her home to do so. Now she does all those things at the senior living community where…
Self-Care for Caregivers

Caregivers are at a great risk of overwhelming stress and burnout due to the enormous responsibility put on them. But as the saying goes, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” So what are some realistic ways to “refill your cup?” The first step is to create space and time to care for yourself. Think…
The Goodbye That Continues to Wave

When I was growing up, it was a custom for my family to wave goodbye to those leaving after a visit. We waved at the door, the end of the driveway and the airport. We waved until we could no longer see them, their car or plane! With tears in our eyes, we waved. In…
The Elder Care Playbook

Maui resident Petra Weggel learned about caregiving the way most people do… the hard way, through the trial and error of first-hand experience. “It is incredibly stressful to witness the decline of an aging loved one while at the same time thinking about your own mounting responsibilities,” Petra said in the introduction of The Elder…
Advice for Gen Xers Taking Care of Boomers

Gen Xers are going to repeat what we Baby Boomers have been living through — caring for our parents and children while managing everything else. We can help our Gen Xer children by organizing our affairs and vowing to be practical. Overcoming practical issues is not as difficult as managing the emotional dynamics of caregiving.…
New Hope for Decreasing Dementia Cases

In this new era for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, we have hope. This hope is fueled by scientific evidence that is stronger than ever and a collective movement that is driving positive change. In this new era, we can reduce risk for developing dementia and offer disease modifying treatments that can slow decline. Nearly…
Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care

When facing a loved one’s serious illness, family members rarely know how to reduce his or her suffering or where to turn. Ask your doctor about available options. Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with a serious illness. Care is focused on providing relief of symptoms and stress, helping to improve the patient…
Community & Private Case Management

Case managers help clients navigate the social service system. Community case managers help clients with housing, benefits and other resources. Private case managers work with clients in a variety of settings, including healthcare and mental health care. ■ Community case managers work for healthcare institutions and insurance companies. They manage large patient loads and support…
When Should Caregivers Seek Help?

Caring for a family member is a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also bring challenges that may feel overwhelming. Even the most devoted caregivers might reach a point where seeking professional guidance is necessary to ensure their loved one receives the best care possible. The first sign of caregiver burnout is physical or emotional…
Case Management in Caregiving

Case management plays a critical role by providing comprehensive support and assistance to caregivers and care recipients alike. Case management in caregiving involves coordinating services and resources to meet care recipients’ unique needs. It encompasses the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of options and services to meet their health and human service needs. From…
Support for Veterans Who Give/Receive Care

Help is available for veterans who have served our country and who now need assistance with caregiving — either as a caregiver or someone who needs care. However, many veterans are not aware of the services available to them, a new AARP survey of veterans 45 and older reveals. About half of those surveyed said…