Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / November 26, 2024
by Julie B. Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder, RubyWell There are dozens of ways that family caregivers can save money on caregiving expenses. Now learn where you can find money. This is money that already exists and can be used to help cover caregiving costs. The first step is knowing where to look for it. Three great places to start …
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Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / October 1, 2024
Getting Financial Affairs in Order – Trusted Contacts and Beneficiaries by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC®, FIDUCIARY I met with a client in her 70s who had recently gone from working full-time to part-time. She finally had some time to get her financial affairs in order. We decided to consolidate several of her retirement accounts from …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 4, 2024
by Miranda M. Riva for NCOA As we age, our homes should continue to be a place where we feel safe, secure, and comfortable. But research shows the exact opposite is sometimes true. A 2014 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found 28.7% of adults over the age of 65 reported falling …
KC Blog / By Beri Kravitz / September 4, 2024
Join us by Zoom for these caregiver coping webinars each month this fall. All webinars can be accessed through this zoom link or with the following: Meeting ID: 777 162 3920 Password: 535850 Bruce Willis Brought Aphasia Into the Spotlight…So Let’s Talk About Communication Strategies with Language Loss in Dementia! Jessica Parker, M.A.,CCC-SLP Jessica Parker …
Holy Cross announces its 2024 Virtual Evidence-Based Workshops. To register, call 301-754-8800. Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop Participants who have fibromyalgia, post stroke pain, neuropathic pain, or other causes are welcome to attend this workshop to learn new ways to manage chronic pain, pace activities, improve nutrition and have a better understanding of the mind/body …
KC Blog / By JCA / September 3, 2024
Join Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care for a free Caregiver Camp every Tuesday in October. The multi-week series aims to educate and provide resources for family and spousal caregivers of older adults who are living with Alzheimer’s or related neurocognitive impairments. Tuesday in October from 10:30am to 12pm Darnestown Presbyterian …
KC Blog / By JCA / August 22, 2024
*Due to a website update, the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance has lost any registrations made before August 1. The current class is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist or notifications for future workshops: rto@marymount.edu. Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / August 6, 2024
Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest by Brenda Goodman, CNN Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of US adults have had chickenpox and are at risk for shingles; both are caused by the …
KC Blog / By JCA / July 31, 2024
presented by the American Society on Aging Addressing Challenging Family Dynamics in Caregiving Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | 1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific Also available on demand Aug. 10 – Oct. 6, 2024 Providing care for a family member or loved one can be emotionally and logistically challenging, especially when family dynamics come into play. Even the …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 30, 2024
by Joel G. Anderson for Fortune LGBTQ+ caregivers carry an added burden of isolation, stigma, and lack of support that can harm their physical and mental health. Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers …
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