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CAREGIVER GUIDE TO RESPITE CARE

BY:FRAN SILVERMAN

Every caregiver needs a break every now and then. But how exactly do you find someone to do what you do for your loved one? CLICK HERE to find out what you need to know about finding, hiring, paying for and working with those who can provide you much-needed respite.
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MARATHON MAN

BY:ANNE HOSANSKY

Moshers Within months of their wedding 21 years ago, Mimi and Jonathan Mosher were faced with their first major test of their vows when Mimi was diagnosed with secondary progressive MS. It was then that Jonathan assumed the role of—as he calls it—"care partner." CLICK HERE to see how this couple, and particularly this man, deal with caregiving's effect on their home life, parenting, careers and more.
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SHIFTING INTO REVERSE

BY:CATHIE GANDEL

Celia Hayes, was struggling financially. Her investments had been decimated by her monthly bills, including healthcare costs, and she was living on Social Security. Still, she wanted to stay in the home she loved. It was clear that she did not have enough income to take on the payments of a new conventional mortgage or home-equity loan, so she turned to a financial tool available to other homeowners in her situation: a reverse mortgage. Is a reverse mortgage the best move for your loved one? CLICK HERE for information to help you decide.
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THE 12 DAYS OF CAREGIVING

Posted on: December 23rd, 2008

For her lastest post of My So-Called (Caregiver) Life, sing along with Debbie, all ye caregivers...

 

On the first day of Christmas, my loved one gave to me...

The chance to live what love means.

 

On the second day of Christmas, my loved one gave to me...

Two sets of prescriptions, and the chance to live what love means.