{{cta(‘bca4a955-be84-405c-97a1-6a82617a6e05′,’justifycenter’)}} The 1915c Ohio Individual Options (IO) Waiver is a Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver program. HCBS was first introduced by the U.S. …
{{cta(‘bca4a955-be84-405c-97a1-6a82617a6e05′,’justifycenter’)}} The 1915c Ohio Individual Options (IO) Waiver is a Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver program. HCBS was first introduced by the U.S. …
As a dementia caregiver you might feel lost and alone or like no one understands what you’re going through. There are several types of dementia …
Aging comes with many inevitable realities, but loneliness doesn’t have to be one of them. The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that 11 million adults …
Carrie (center) and her family
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They say, “Cancer is a full-time job.” Of course that’s not exactly true, especially given advances in treatments, but it’s not far from the truth. …
There are over 40 million unpaid caregivers of adults ages 65 older in the United States today. Often, caregivers will tell you that the emotional …
This week we’re celebrating Case Managers in our program, and across the nation. Michelle Grasso BSN, RN, a Nurse Case Manager at Caregiver Homes …
Sugar has long been recognized as contributing to certain health risks, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and even depression. For older adults, avoiding excess …
Over 40 million people across the U.S. are providing unpaid assistance to aging parents, chronically ill spouses, and other loved ones. Despite growing accessibility of …
The physical and psychological consequences of a fall can have a significant impact on a senior’s quality of life.
Memory loss is a defining factor of Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, it’s one of the earliest symptoms that begin to disrupt a person’s life. When …
There are plenty of difficult jobs out there, but one that receives minimal attention is that of a family caregiver. Due to the high-stress and …
You help your aging loved one whenever you have the time, but lately you’ve noticed they need more help than you’re able to provide alone. …
Brogan with her sister, Paige
The Home and Community-Based Options and Person Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver is a Medicaid waiver program supporting care for nursing home-eligible individuals in non-nursing home …
If a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, they will undoubtedly go through behavioral changes. In fact, dementia affects behavior …
The stressors associated with family caregiving are well-documented; you can find plenty of studies that illustrate the various emotional issues that arise from being …
At some point, nearly every family must together decide on and designate care plans for their elderly or infirm relatives. Although it’s a reality that …
At some point in a senior’s life, they may use a home care provider. In fact, most seniors would tell you that they would prefer …