Caring for a Parent Shouldn't Cost You Your Health: A Delaware Family Caregiver's Guide to Finding Balance

What many families do not realize is that there may be programs available that allow a paid family caregiver in Delaware to receive compensation for the care they already provide.

Family caregivers are the backbone of Delaware communities — managing medications, coordinating care, and balancing work and family responsibilities. Our newest blog highlights their vital role and the supports organizations and employers can offer. Read more: https://wix.to/4Ooy55C #Caregiving #Healthcare #CommunitySupport #EmployeeWellbeing #AgingInPlace

Caregiving often requires juggling work, time, and finances. Our latest post explains whether family caregivers in Delaware can receive compensation and outlines programs and next steps families should consider.

Self-direction is the future of home care. If we want to achieve that future, we need to invest in these programs rather than cutting them and relying on familiar but more expensive models.

Carissa Mosness Yahoo News Caring for a loved one can be hard. Not only is it expensive, but it can also take a toll on the caregiver’s mental and physical health. To make matters even more stressful, many caregivers hold down a job while they're taking care of someone else, leaving hardly any time for themselves. Congress has taken notice and has recently created the new Credit for Caring Act, which, if approved, would give caregivers a much-needed financial boost. To l

Caring for a loved one at home is an act of love — but it can also be emotionally, physically, and financially demanding. Many Delaware families ask the same important question: Can family members get paid to care for a loved one? The short answer is: in some cases, yes. Understanding Paid Family Caregiving in Delaware Delaware offers caregiver support programs that may allow eligible family caregivers to receive compensation for providing non-medical home care . These progr

When families hear the term home care , many assume it means medical or nursing services. In reality, most care provided at home is non-medical — and it plays a vital role in helping people live independently. What Is Non-Medical Home Care? Non-medical home care refers to assistance with daily activities , not medical treatment. It supports individuals who want to remain at home but need help with everyday tasks. Common Non-Medical Home Care Services · Companion care

Dementia affects not only memory, but daily routines, communication, and emotions. For family caregivers, providing dementia care at home can feel overwhelming — especially without guidance. Dementia caregiving often overlaps with non-medical home care support provided by family members. Create a Safe Home Environment · Reduce clutter and tripping hazards · Use labels or visual cues · Maintain consistent routines · Ensure adequate lighting Sma

Colleen Dilthey Thomas Since Bruce Willis’ frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, has remained his biggest advocate. The mother of Bruce’s youngest daughters, Mabel and Evelyn, has worked tirelessly to create dialogue surrounding dementia. She’s advocated not just for Bruce, but for the millions of others living with this devastating disease. On March 12, Emma Heming Willis made an exciting announcement at the Association for Frontotemporal Degenerat

Author(s)Kim Johnson A personal look at choosing to be a caregiver, the challenges faced, and the lessons learned while supporting a sister through years with cancer. It may simply be because I cannot adequately explain why I did what I did, but for me, choosing to be a caregiver doesn’t make me special in my eyes. Having met many who have done the same thing or something similar, they all tend to share a similar opinion. When my sister was diagnosed, I was just 23 and not ab

Caring for someone you love can be one of the most meaningful responsibilities in life — but it can also be emotionally, physically, and financially overwhelming. Across Delaware, thousands of spouses, adult children, relatives, and close friends quietly provide daily support for aging parents and loved ones with disabilities. They help with meals, medications, transportation, bathing, companionship, and countless other tasks that make independent living possible. Yet many fa

FSC There is a quiet kind of love that rarely makes headlines. It doesn’t ask for applause, recognition, or reward. It shows up early in the morning to prepare medications, stays awake during restless nights, attends doctor’s appointments, manages household responsibilities, and still finds the strength to smile through exhaustion. This is the love of a family caregiver. Across America, millions of sons, daughters, spouses, siblings, and friends have stepped into caregiving r

A Compassionate Guide for Family Caregivers | First State Caregivers When Love Meets Responsibility: Knowing When to Seek Help Caring for a loved one at home is a deeply meaningful experience—but it can also come with uncertainty. Many family caregivers ask themselves: “When is the right time to get help?” The truth is, the need for home care services often reveals itself gradually. Small changes in behavior, health, or daily routines can signal that additional support is nee

Gaye Clark Christian Living I found my 88-year-old mother reading her Bible. “I didn’t know Cain killed Abel,” she said. “I guess that’s why Abel never visits us.” This made me chuckle and yet grieved my heart at the same time. Three years ago, doctors diagnosed my mother with Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia. My father, who died last year, suffered from vascular dementia for many years. Dementia is a loss of cognitive ability severe enough to interfere with dail

By Jacqueline Munis News Fellow Every morning starts the same way: A 6 a.m. alarm and an hour to prepare for the day before her kids get up. By 7 a.m., it’s time to get the kids ready for school and her turn to carpool to school. Then, a full day at the office. By 5 p.m., it’s time to pick up the kids from after-school childcare and to soccer practice and make time to run to the grocery store before it’s time to pick them up again. When they all finally get back home, it’s t

Monetary benefits are helpful, but caregivers need holistic support that addresses emotional, physical, and practical needs. Here’s a well-rounded breakdown of the types of support that should be provided in addition to financial aid: 💛 1. Emotional and Mental Health Support Caregiving can be emotionally exhausting. Offer: Caregiver counseling or therapy — professional help to deal with burnout, stress, and grief. Support groups (online or local) — safe spaces to connect

Yes — caregiving can actually make us healthier in some ways, even though it’s often stressful and exhausting. The key is how the caregiving experience is balanced and supported.

Spring cleaning is the perfect time to make a senior’s home safer and easier to navigate. This practical guide helps family caregivers reduce fall risks, improve lighting, upgrade bathroom safety, and prepare the home for safe aging in place.

by caregiver Community I was talking to a group of friends last week and asked: What is the biggest job in America? Some said teacher. Some said nurse. There were a few other guesses. NONE Of them got it right. It’s Caregiver. Why does the biggest sector of our workforce, not get the attention and credit that it rightfully deserves?