Caregivers
Caregiver for Older Parents
There is an axiom that if your parents don’t pass away young in life, you are going to watch them age. For the most part, this is a natural and wonderful part of life because mom and dad can slowly become grandma and grandpa which are nice roles for them after working so hard to raise you.
A corollary to that axiom is that if your parents are going to age, at some point you are going to begin helping them with the daily affairs of life. Occasional helping will escalate as their needs grow strong until you will become a full-fledged caregiver for aging parents.
Caregivers: Making the transition from hospital to home easier
(ARA) – Coming home from the hospital or other care setting after an illness or surgery can be worrisome for both patients and the friends and family members who care for them. Planning ahead can make the process much easier. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has advice that is useful to the millions of Americans who are actively involved in caregiving. Through its caregiver initiative, Ask Medicare, CMS recommends the following steps to prepare for a transition: