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Despite increases in assets among middle-class Americans in recent years, 80 percent of older adults would be unable to afford two years of long-term care, according to data from the National Council on Aging.
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Dealing with a stubborn or resistant older parent can be a difficult problem for adult children. Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these relationships.
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Facilitator Pamela Levin of the Alzheimer's Association said Art Connects ALZ is a relaxing program using watercolors . It's therapeutic but not art therapy or art instruction.
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Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of unpaid family and friend caregivers may not know where or how to find help.
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Nearly 75% of Americans with disabilities live with a family caregiver, many of them age 60 or older. Updating your care plan now, experts say, can help make sure everyone thrives.
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For husbands and wives across Florida, Alzheimer's disease tests their vows. Can they do the hard things?
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Caregivers can use puzzles, blankets, comfort food and other tools to help distract their loved one with dementia from the often chaotic environment that comes with sheltering from a hurricane.
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It can be hard for people with dementia and caregivers to enjoy life’s simple pleasures, like eating out. Some businesses are already making a difference, offering a controlled environment and specially trained staff.
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Many residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities suffered from COVID outbreaks and isolation. Some people are opting to take care of their loved ones at home instead.
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More than 2 million American children and teenagers live with a wounded or ill veteran. Many help with care and face challenges like stress, anxiety, and social isolation.