Caregiving

West Virginia’s population is aging; federal health officials say 69 percent of people 65 and older will need long-term care. Nationally, millions of direct care workers will be needed, according to the nonprofit PHI.

The Caregiver’s Assistance Act would offset care costs by up to $675 per year.

Taking care of a loved one takes its toll—emotionally, physically and financially.

Para la mayoría de nosotros, nos levantamos, nos bañamos, nos vestimos, nos cepillamos los dientes y desayunamos. No pensamos dos veces en lo que tenemos que hacer a diario porque, bueno, tenemos que hacerlo. Las cosas pueden ser un poco complicadas si tienes hijos o nietos.

Caregiving experts and vendors came together in Purcellville recently for the 2022 Blue Ridge Dementia Care Conference to help those caring for, or beginning to care for, dementia patients.

For most people, the end of Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, Nov. 6, means an extra hour of sleep. But for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, it may accelerate the disorientation that comes with “sundowning” that can last through the winter months.

Guest Column by Suzanne Messenger

A study of nursing home data shows Wyoming's nursing homes are experiencing low staffing levels.

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month 2022, AARP Indiana hosted Caregiver Weeklies, a virtual event series that spanned each week in November. AARP Indiana staff and volunteers chatted with experts in the caregiving field from communities across the state. Viewers had the opportunity to ask questions live, and all sessions were streamed via AARP Indiana's Facebook page.

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