A safe place for male caregivers
By Alexandra Newman I recently overheard an Area Agency on Aging (AAA) care manager on the phone with the caregiver of a client. While I could only hear her half of the conversation, you could tell the gentleman on the other end of the phone was in distress. “You are not alone. You are not alone,” I heard her […]
Celebrating the holidays with a loved one with dementia
By Sara Duris Q: My kids and grandkids live in another state and we haven’t celebrated a holiday with them since 2023. My husband’s dementia has gotten worse and although we’ve done ok with video chats, I’m nervous about all of them coming here to visit. Should I tell them to stay in a hotel? […]
Advocacy needed to support family caregivers – Feb. 22, 2025
By Christine Vanlandingham In tough budget climates, there is a strong business case for supporting family caregivers. Employee turnover is a costly issue for US businesses. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), replacing an employee can cost between 50% to 60% of their annual salary. For employees who are caregivers, the stress […]