New York was the pioneer of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). It delivered stable medical care to the elderly and people with disabilities. These individuals were able to give themselves the personal freedom to manage their own care assistants. People who would make them feel safe and secure in their own homes….
Some people suddenly find themselves assuming the role of caregiver, perhaps after an elderly loved one suffers a sudden illness or an accident. However, for many others, the line dividing caregiving and “helping” is blurry. It often starts with assisting with the more difficult tasks, until even the seemingly routine tasks start getting more difficult….
Taking care of the elderly or people with disabilities is no easy task. Often, the burden of caregiving is placed on a family member. Eventually, the daunting task takes its toll on important aspects of the caregiver’s life such as productivity at work, relationship with family, and mental health. If you have a senior or…
Independence is one of the perks of being an adult, and many of us would not trade this privilege for anything. However, it is natural for a lot of things to slip out of our control as we get older. Seniors particularly have a hard time attending to their in-home health care needs including, but…