How Can We Care for the Caregivers?
Imagine you are responsible for the care of a spouse or parent with dementia. He does not recognize you. He needs help dressing or toileting, but his innate modesty causes him to fight attempts to help. In fact, occasionally he reacts aggressively or even violently,...
There Are Solutions
In my free presentations, I often share an experience that had a significant impact on me. One of those experiences was meeting with a loving husband who was trying to take care of a spouse who had profound Alzheimer’s. He was exhausted and could no longer care for...
Is Long Term Care Insurance the Best Answer for Me?
How do you pay for long-term care needs? Seventy percent (70%) of seniors will need some form of long-term care. Yet Medicare and your health insurance policy will not pay for those costs. Many assume they must pay for long-term care (LTC) out of their own funds or...
When the Need for Long Term Care Arises in an Instant
The need for long term care can last for years. This is true even for residents of nursing homes, the most expensive level of long-term care. According to one study, most nursing home patients will be there for at least a year. In fact, almost 25% will remain patients...