My brother is eight years older than me and has a developmental disability. Social events and situations can be a challenge for both him and …
My brother is eight years older than me and has a developmental disability. Social events and situations can be a challenge for both him and …
While children and adults with cerebral palsy have varying degrees of limitations and abilities, some individuals need a lot of care and cannot live independently. …
Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable disease with many faces, and though there are effective medications available to treat it, people with MS often need help. …
When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, my husband became my primary caregiver, a job that consumes enormous energy and has increasingly …
The Social Security Administration has an important but little known program for people diagnosed with severe and life-threatening medical conditions that allows “quick starts” of …
Judi Hasson is a journalist who writes about health care and senior issues. Say you’ve taken care of your elderly mom in your own home …
Michelle Seitzer is a freelance writer who has specialized in elder care content for eight years and prior to writing, worked in the field for more …
Nancy Lebrun is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and writes frequently on health and wellness.
When someone receives care from a caregiver, people often assume that they have lost their independence. But often for people with developmental disabilities, it’s just …
By Jennifer Olsen, a Registered Nurse with Caregiver Homes.
Kathy Swideriski is an RN for Caregiver Homes at the Springfield, Massachusetts Branch.
Elizabeth Azevedo-Flowers is the Caregiver Homes Branch Manager for the Southeast Region in Massachusetts.
This article was written by Sue Gregg, the Midwest Regional Director for Caregiver Homes.
The role of a caregiver involves responsibility for so many things – medication management, scheduling, transportation, etc. – the last thing you want to worry …
Many parents caring for a child with a disability ask us, “What happens when my child turns 22?” The President’s Commission on Excellence in Special …
