Caregivers are Not only there for the elderly. There is a huge population of adult children of caregivers... I am just one of those. Are there resources for our adult children? Please direct me to them!
over 10 years,
amego
said...
My husband has been diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. So far I am able to care for him here at home. Knowing that the day will come when his needs will be more than I can handle alone, He will need to be placed in a care facility. At this time I am working with the VA, Home Health agencies, have had legal matters settled in the event I die first, as well as DPOA , directives in order etc. Took care of these matters as soon as he was dx and could understand the need to get it done. Having said all of that, my concern is how to manage our resources so that I will not go broke paying for his care...be left with nothing to live on when (not if) he must go into a care facility?
over 10 years,
@hollyB4Nursing
said...
Paula,
I want to host a community forum for aging in my area and also have classes for non clinical people to teach them how to become a caregiver. Any suggestions?
Thank you,
Holly Al-Ostta, RN
over 10 years,
Wellspouse
said...
Paula:
Thanks for including the Well Spouse® Association. We currently have about 2000 members, out of a potential spousal caregiver population - current and formers of at least 6-7 million.
almost 11 years,
Tessa52
said...
Well so far Im not very impressed with the VA caregiver support cordinators. I called them a week ago,and no reply.
over 11 years,
a fellow commenter
said...
ITN is a franchise. Unlike senior center dial - a - ride programs and federally subsidized services, ITN is for profit and owner operated. Pricey for all but well off seniors.
over 11 years,
archrespite
said...
If you need respite, please visit the ARCH National Respite Locator Service at www.respitelocator.org. For more information on different types of resptie, how to choose and pay for respite, find respite consumer information at www.archrespite.org. The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is a federally funded by the Administration for Community Living/AoA.
Caregivers are Not only there for the elderly. There is a huge population of adult children of caregivers... I am just one of those. Are there resources for our adult children? Please direct me to them!
My husband has been diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. So far I am able to care for him here at home. Knowing that the day will come when his needs will be more than I can handle alone, He will need to be placed in a care facility. At this time I am working with the VA, Home Health agencies, have had legal matters settled in the event I die first, as well as DPOA , directives in order etc. Took care of these matters as soon as he was dx and could understand the need to get it done. Having said all of that, my concern is how to manage our resources so that I will not go broke paying for his care...be left with nothing to live on when (not if) he must go into a care facility?
Paula, I want to host a community forum for aging in my area and also have classes for non clinical people to teach them how to become a caregiver. Any suggestions? Thank you, Holly Al-Ostta, RN
Paula: Thanks for including the Well Spouse® Association. We currently have about 2000 members, out of a potential spousal caregiver population - current and formers of at least 6-7 million.
Well so far Im not very impressed with the VA caregiver support cordinators. I called them a week ago,and no reply.
ITN is a franchise. Unlike senior center dial - a - ride programs and federally subsidized services, ITN is for profit and owner operated. Pricey for all but well off seniors.
If you need respite, please visit the ARCH National Respite Locator Service at www.respitelocator.org. For more information on different types of resptie, how to choose and pay for respite, find respite consumer information at www.archrespite.org. The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is a federally funded by the Administration for Community Living/AoA.