By Sue Ryan Sue Ryan writes about caring for her father, Hal Armstrong, and her husband, Jack Ryan, throughout their dementia diagnoses, and the moment she realized that holding on to who they used to be was keeping her from caring for who they were in this moment. Sue Ryan is a leadership and change strategist, international best-selling author, and caregiver advocate. For more than 40 years, she has navigated dual roles as a business leader and family caregiver. Sue has car

Expanding upon her award-winning short film, writer-director Liz Sargent again casts her sister Anna Sargent in the story of a cognitively disabled woman facing tough realities about her aging parents. By Sheri Linden For Anna, the 30-something woman at the center of Take Me Home , the smallest change in her routine can set her off. As the movie opens upon her circumscribed suburban life, Anna, who has a cognitive disability and lives with her aging parents, is about to hit a

Care At Home for Life provides seniors with a sustainable alternative to aging in place, offering lifetime income and in-home care through their Care At Home Guarantee, ensuring financial security and peace of mind without loans or premiums. Miami, FL, A New Approach to Aging in Place Care At Home for Life is introducing a new approach to aging in place, one designed to help seniors remain in their homes with dignity, financial security, and peace of mind, without loans or o

A lot of families assume help only exists if you’re broke, unemployed, or caring for someone in a nursing home. That’s not how it works.

Key Points Research suggests that loneliness can increase dementia risk by 31%. Loneliness may lead to unhealthy behaviors, such as inactivity and isolation. Reach out to family or friends, join a group or volunteer to decrease loneliness. Here's how your social life could affect your dementia risk. By Carrie Myers, M.S. Dementia and brain disorders are getting a lot of attention these days. And for good reason. About one in 10 Americans over 65 have dementia. And it’s estim

Many seniors want to age in place, but they should consider how they will satisfy their healthcare needs. By Jeffrey H. Snyder Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses how best to deliver home care to America’s aging seniors with Weiss Cornell Medicine’s Madeleine Sterling, MD, MPH. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network Dr. Sterling, it’s a pleasure to see you. Thanks for joining us this morning. Madeline R. Sterling, MD, MPH, MS , Weill Cornell Medicine

by: Bill Shannon TYRONE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A caregiver from Tyrone is facing a litany of charges after allegedly using a man’s financial information to rack up thousands of dollars in gambling debt. Dottie Kay Brenneman, 38, was placed in prison Jan. 21 after being arraigned on 1,030 counts, 513 of which are identity theft. More than 500 counts of access device fraud, along with forgery, financial exploitation of a care-dependent person, theft by deception and criminal use of a co

Youtube Detroit PBS Director of Community Engagement Marty Fischhoff has a special caregiving report on the conversations that should take place between family caregivers and their loved ones about financial and legal planning. Fischhoff speaks with Antonia Harbin of the Elder Law and Advocacy Center and sits down with Judy Page and her daughter and caregiver, Ericka Page.

By: Sahana Patel Idaho caregivers are expressing deep concerns about potential Medicaid funding cuts that could eliminate crucial home and community-based services. These cuts could threaten both the people they care for and their own livelihoods as the state legislature considers budget reductions. One service that particularly worries caregivers is Home and Community Based Services, known as HCBS, which allows Medicaid members to receive care in their own homes or communiti

Caregiving is serious work — but it also comes with unexpected humor. Like the time a caregiver spent 20 minutes searching for glasses… only to realize they were already on their head. Or when a loved one insists they “don’t need help” — while asking for help every five minutes. Why Humor Matters in Caregiving Laughter: ·         Relieves stress ·         Builds emotional resilience ·         Strengthens family bonds ·         Reminds caregivers they’re human Sharing Stories

Caregiving is meaningful — but it can also be exhausting. Caregiver burnout  is common, especially when family members provide care without support. Signs of Caregiver Burnout ·         Constant fatigue ·         Irritability or emotional numbness ·         Trouble sleeping ·         Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless ·         Neglecting personal health Recognizing burnout early is critical. Why Burnout Happens Family caregivers often juggle: ·         Full-time jobs ·