http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:16:49 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/class-vote.php Carers Guides & Services House Vote to Repeal CLASS Shows Congress is Out of Touch with the Struggles of Middle-Class Americans - Vote Ignores the Long-Term Care Needs of Millions of Seniors, Families, and Caregivers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:03:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/class-vote.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/longtermcare.php Carers Guides & Services Long-Term Care - Most People Will Need It in Their Lifetimes - The National Institutes of Health says that almost three-quarters of those over 65 will need long-term care at some level. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:50:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/longtermcare.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/health-aide.php Carers Guides & Services Choosing the right home health aide for you and your situation requires planning. Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:24:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/health-aide.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/fact-sheets.php Carers Guides & Services Family Caregiver Alliance Releases Five New Fact Sheets on Critical Caregiving Issues. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:25:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/fact-sheets.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/clashes.php Carers Guides & Services Preventing Family Clashes When Caring for an Aging Loved One... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:18:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/clashes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/relatives.php Carers Guides & Services Three quarters of Brits would rather take on the burden of caring for elderly relatives then put them into a home - because they don't trust care homes. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:48:58 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/relatives.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/care-costs.php Carers Guides & Services Some 73 percent of seniors and their families who receive paid home care to help with their daily tasks said they were satisfied with the care and thought it was a good value for the money. Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:02:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/care-costs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/value.php Carers Guides & Services AARP Report Values Family Caregiving at $450 Billion; Figure Exceeds Wal-Mart’s Total Annual Sales - An estimated 61.6 million Americans provided care during 2009. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:58:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/value.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/aging-care.php Carers Guides & Services How to care for elderly parents is a major concern for many families. It can be physically and emotionally overwhelming to both the parent and child. Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:57:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/aging-care.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/best-practices.php Carers Guides & Services Caring.com Senior Living Directory and Checklist Help Consumers Select Right Facilities. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:09:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/best-practices.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/training.php Carers Guides & Services The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Easter Seals formally announced a partnership to provide comprehensive Caregiver Training to Family Caregivers of eligible post-9/11 Veterans as authorized by the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010. Wed, 11 May 2011 17:14:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/training.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/burden.php Carers Guides & Services When a person experiences impairment or declining health, caregiving typically falls to a family member, most often a spouse. This increased burden can cause burnout, stress, and illness in the caregiver. The health care system focuses first on the client and provides little support for the caregiver. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:07:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/burden.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/financial-stress.php Carers Guides & Services Family Caregivers Face Major Financial Burdens, Increased Stress, and Work Struggles - New Caring.com survey reveals major financial and emotional costs of caregiving. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:09:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/financial-stress.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/congregate-living.php Carers Guides & Services New Study Reveals Seniors Can Benefit From Congregate Living, Experience Greater Life Satisfaction - Results suggest that subjective well-being and life satisfaction can be measured reliably, represent important milestone for developing industry benchmark. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:16:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/congregate-living.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/flagler-county-carers.php Carers Guides & Services Approximately seven million elderly Americans need some sort of home health care due to frailty, long term or terminal illness or disability. Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:16:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/flagler-county-carers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/respite/caring-for-yourself.php Respite Care Services Caring for the Caregiver: Top Five Tips for Caring for Yourself While Caring for A Seriously Ill Loved One - Expert advice from Dr. Judith Black, medical director for Highmark Senior Markets. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:24:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/respite/caring-for-yourself.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/caregiving-facts.php Carers Guides & Services November is Long Term Care Awareness Month: It’s Time to Have One of the Most Important Conversations Your Family Hasn’t Had. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:29:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/caregiving-facts.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/respite/care-planning.php Respite Care Services Women Underestimate Importance of Long-Term Care Planning. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:40:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/respite/care-planning.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/young-carers.php Carers Guides & Services The Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Youth, Peter Primrose, has announced that the NSW Government’s new Carers Advisory Council will consider how young carers can be better supported and engaged. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:50:06 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/caregivers/young-carers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/caring-hands.php Ireland Disability News Caring Hands Are Not Alone - new support program for carers of people with arthritis - Arthritis Ireland and Home Instead Senior Care Support Program for Carers. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:34:34 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/news/uk/ireland/caring-hands.php