In late 2022, an analysis by the Public Health Institute’s Workforce Data Center pointed to a national shortage in caregivers and ranked each state by what the expected growth in
Anyone providing care for loved ones living with frontotemporal disorders (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal dementia, faces a host of challenges. (Frontotemporal dementia has gained celebrity attention in 2023 after it was revealed that actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with it.) A person with FTD can exhibit a range of symptoms, including unusual behaviors, emotional problems,…
Caring for an older parent or other elderly loved one poses many challenges involving available time, energy, and finances. Caregivers need all the help they can get. There are a number of government programs designed to assist in one way or another.
When it comes to family members who choose to provide care for loved ones afflicted with challenging conditions such as Alzheimer’s, other dementias, nerve disorders, brain failure, and the like, one of the big questions that arises is: Who will care for the caregivers? It’s a question that AgeWise Colorado (AWC) itself has been created to help provide an answer for by offering relevant guidance and steering caregivers to pertinent resources.
Ann and Bill are happily retired, empty nesters. Their kids are grown with kids of their own. Each of their adult children is very busy with careers and their own
A geriatric care manager helps aging adults and caregivers by advising, planning, and coordinating care with health, social and community-based providers. Can family members do this? Yes, and it can
“Loneliness and the feeling of being unwanted is the most terrible poverty.” — Mother Teresa Aging is a fact of life and something no one can escape. Still, our culture
Your parents took care of you for most of your life. Or maybe it was a beloved aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend who was always there for you. Regardless
Each year, millions of older people who are 65 and older fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, according to the CDC. Most
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is an essential part taking care of yourself. People of all ages need to consume the right balance of nutrients, but older people may
Can people get paid to take care of a family member? There are certain situations where an informal caregiver who is a family member can get paid for their work
There are two main types of care for seniors who are aging in place and need help in caring for themselves: The first is formal, which means that a paid
Before determining what type of care your loved one needs, to successfully age in place, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what the activities of daily living (ADLs)
