Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself First

Caregiving: Taking Care of Yourself First

Posted on 06/17/2013 by | AARP Illinois | Comments

Home & Family | Illinois Guest post from AARP Illinois staffer Kathy Klaper Last week, I told you about my experience as a caregiver, and several times I mentioned having a solid support team to assist me when I needed a break. Whether your loved one lives with you, or you’re caregiving from a distance, it can still be overwhelming. Keeping up with current medical conditions and decision making for someone else is stressful, not to mention time consuming. Add to that the fact that …

Caregiving: Sharing My Story

Caregiving: Sharing My Story

Posted on 06/10/2013 by | AARP Illinois | Comments

Home & Family | Illinois This is a guest post from AARP Illinois staffer Kathy Klaper. Check back every Monday morning for more information and resources on caregiving.   Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would experience life as a caregiver at age 36.  At the age of 45, my husband had a massive heart attack.  Needless to say my life changed in an instant and I was faced with decisions of life versus death for my husband.   I could either …

Caregiving Tips from a Family Caregiver

Caregiving Tips from a Family Caregiver

Posted on 06/3/2013 by | AARP Illinois | Comments

Home & Family | Illinois This is a guest post from AARP Illinois staffer Kathy Klaper. Check back every Monday morning for more information and resources on caregiving.   Having care conversations with your loved ones can be difficult. Talking about their physical or mental condition can be just as emotional as talking about finances or their end-of-life wishes. However, obtaining a comprehensive medical history, a current list of medications and assessing their home environment are critical steps to ensuring that your loved one gets the …

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Monthly Men-only Forums Explore Sensitive Medical Topics

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Events | Health & Wellbeing | Illinois By Lisa Bertagnoli • Harry Walker, a retired truck driver for United Parcel Service, doesn’t nap anymore—and sleeps better at night. Rather than go by just how he feels, he uses a glucose meter to manage his diabetes. He enjoys a healthful diet, too: more fruits and vegetables, less junk food. Walker, 71, picked up those hints and more while attending the Male Health Forum at Trinity United Church of Christ on Chicago’s South Side for the past three years. Free …

Illinois State Budget Awaits Governor’s Signature

Illinois State Budget Awaits Governor’s Signature

Posted on 05/31/2013 by | AARP Illinois | Comments

Advocacy | Illinois AARP applauds the Illinois General Assembly for passing a budget that more adequately addresses the needs of our state’s senior population and recognizes the value and cost effectiveness of home and community based senior services. The budget addresses concerns about the backlog of unpaid bills owed to senior service organizations for the past several years. While the backlog still exists, the budget ensures that no additional bills will go unpaid moving forward. For the first time in a decade, the state’s …

House Approves the Illinois State Budget

House Approves the Illinois State Budget

Posted on 05/30/2013 by | AARP Illinois | Comments

Advocacy | Illinois AARP applauds the Illinois House of Representatives for passing a budget that more adequately addresses the needs of the senior population in our state. The budget recognizes the value and cost-effectiveness of home and community-based senior services while also addressing a backlog of unpaid bills that have been crippling senior service organizations. For the first time in a decade, the state’s Community Care Program – a program that enables seniors to stay in their own homes and live independently as they …

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