Paying family caregivers works through Medicaid waiver programs. It can work with other payers. A few weeks ago, I wrote that family caregivers solve the direct care workforce shortage. We step in to do more when the help we need isn’t available. That insight led me to wonder: If we’re …
This week, let’s take stock of our life, reviewing our responsibilities, relationships and situations. As we take stock, let’s commit to releasing what isn’t for us to bear. Perhaps you have a long-term friendship that you simply tolerate because you always have. What if you no longer had to bear …
We do our best to keep our career on track as we manage our caregiving responsibilities. Sometimes, though, we need to take a temporary leave because of a crisis, our caree’s decline, our caree’s transition to a different care setting or our caree’s end of life care needs. According to …
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When you enroll in one of our caregiving training programs, we want you to connect to great material and truly helpful support. A year ago, I added weekly office hours on Fridays at 3 p.m. ET with me for participants in our Consultant and Educator programs. I’ve expanded that support …
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In June, my dad was discharged from the hospital and back to his apartment with home health and palliative care. When his home health nurse visited him the day after he returned home, I asked if we also could have a home health aide. “If we have one available,” she …
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I delivered a workshop to a group of health care professionals on Thursday called “Healing the Life-Long Family Rifts.” During our workshop, I realized that we often focus on drama because we welcome a distraction from what could be painful in our days or experiences. The pain may feel too …
Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that announces and solicits public comments from us on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments. These proposed policy changes include training for family caregivers and navigation system support. We have an opportunity to turn a proposal …
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My dad died on July 2. A fall on June 11 started his final decline; he closed his eyes on June 30 to begin his final transition. He joined my mom and brother in Heaven on July 2. With his transition, my caregiving experience ends. This past week feels like …
I read an interview on Friday with James P. Owen, who found his wellness when he turned 70. His interview reminded me that we can choose a wellness activity every day. We can remember our choice by setting our question intention each morning. We can ask ourselves: How will I …