New to caregiving? Eight resources you should know
About two years ago, Karon White Gibson of Plainfield, Ill., became a caregiver for her burly ex-cop husband, Ralph. Then 84-years old, Ralph Gibson had...
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How-to’s for Caregiving
The art of writing a condolence letter
“The public papers, my dear friend, announce the fatal event of which your letter of October the 20th had given me ominous foreboding. Tried myself...
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I was nearly killed by an elderly driver. Can we talk about safe driving?
It was a weekday lunch hour on a late summer day. I was enjoying a bowl of soup inside a café while working on my...
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Planning for your parents to move in? Some things to consider.
When Mary Nankivil’s aging mother-in-law decided she no longer felt safe living alone, it took the family by surprise. She wanted to move in. But...
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How caregivers can stay in the workforce (and why they should)
Among the countless challenges that come with caring for a family member, decisions around whether and how to continue working are among the most important....
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I can’t speak to my great-grandmother in Korean. But family stories have brought me close to her.
My great-grandma is approaching her 99th year of life. Soon, it will be time for the annual birthday phone call, when my mom has long...
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Don’t leave doctors appointments feeling frustrated: Communication tips for caregivers
Many patients are leaving the exam room with an incomplete picture of what their doctor is recommending and why. This can lead to neglected health...
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My job is to advise low-income seniors on health insurance. Here’s what I tell them.
I work at a busy community health center where no one is turned away for lack of insurance. When people come in for care, they...
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