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What is a pooled special needs trust?
"Pooled trusts" are essentially a pool of money funded by families and sometimes individuals to... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a geriatric care manager?
Geriatric care managers assist older people and families facing challenging care decisions. Their... Full Answer12/31/1969
How should I talk to an elderly parent about moving to a nursing home?
Certain topics -- for instance, that an individual shouldn't be driving or that it's getting too... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can a home evaluation help me care for an elderly loved one?
If you are caring for an elderly loved one, geriatric care managers, social workers, physical and... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I adapt to the changing demands of caregiving?
Change is one of the few certainties of caregiving, and experts advise caregivers to evaluate their... Full Answer12/31/1969
What should I consider before developing a caregiving plan?
Where you start out as a caregiver largely determines the path you'll be taking. Ask yourself three... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I help stimulate someone with dementia?
It's important to keep a person with dementia engaged and stimulated, but as abilities change, some... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I help someone with dementia choose what to wear?
When caring for someone with dementia, choose comfortable, washable clothing with elastic waists... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I cope with moving a loved one to a nursing home?
Moving someone you love to an assisted-living facility or a nursing home is fraught with painful... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the different long-term care options?
Although most people first think of a nursing home when they consider long-term care, that needn't... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I relieve stress from caregiving?
When no outlet is found for stress, it compounds quickly. But you can relieve some stress and work... Full Answer12/31/1969
How do I set limits with caregiving?
Like many worthy tasks in life, caregiving will take all you have to offer and may well call for... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I balance my personal life and caregiving?
If the person you are caring for lives with you, the demands of caregiving rarely let up. Running... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I balance work and caregiving?
If you work outside the home -- as an estimated three out of five caregivers do -- you may feel... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I get emotional support to help me cope with caregiving?
Emotional support can come from many quarters. A sympathetic partner or spouse is wonderful, but if... Full Answer12/31/1969
