Asking a loved one to move into a nursing home is a difficult decision, and choosing the right home can be an emotional task. Before settling on a facility, experts say it’s a good idea to visit several and to use a checklist based on your observations.
To support the state’s estimated 490,000 family caregivers, the nonprofit OKCares, AARP and area providers are hosting the Oklahoma Family Caregiver Conference on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in multiple cities.
AARP Massachusetts is hosting a four-part online caregiving series on Tuesdays in November. The events are geared toward caregivers but free and open to all.
Dementia is not only a disease that affects older people. Patients as young as 15 have been diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Degeneration (FTD), although it more typically affects people in their late 40s, 50s and 60s.
The series is called, “Empowering Your Caregiving Journey,” and is free to the public. Each Monday session starts with a free dinner, a short testimonial from a current or former caregiver before a presentation by a subject matter expert takes the stage.