Oh dear. It’s that time of year again, Chicago! For those who didn’t do their shopping six months ago, it’s hard to know what to get that saintly person who does the lion’s share of the family caregiving for a loved one or it feels impossible to find a gift for a loved one who…
While statistics show that the average family caregiver on Chicago’s North Side is a 49-year old woman helping out her parent or parent-in-law, there is data showing that there are a growing number of young adult caregivers who are choosing between college or starting a family and caring for a loved one.
Study shows that Northshore Chicago caregivers follow similar trends to the national average. A new study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP highlights profiles today’s family caregivers, what challenges them, and what’s ahead for them.
When a loved one can no longer safely life independently, families on Chicago’s North Shore often come up with the solution of a shared household. This can be beneficial financially to all parties and to the well-being of someone who may have been feeling lonely. There are an estimated 43.5 million family caregivers in the…
There are many reasons to seek out support groups when you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Social work and caregiving have a lot in common and often work together to improve the lives of those in need of assistance. March is National Social Work Month and the goal of the National Association of Social Workers during this time of awareness is “to educate the public about how social workers and the…
To understand how important it is to start planning for long term care, you need to know how relevant it is to your current situation and how likely you may need help. Below are some startling statistics about long term care in America. 40% of people receiving long-term care are working-age adults between the ages…
It’s usually the first question an adult son or daughter asks when researching home care for their elder parent: “How much does it cost?”
There comes a time in helping an elder loved one when it becomes clear that there is a need for professional help. Yet this may not always be possible or sustainable for loved ones only.
Many people still mistakenly associate long-term care and long-term care insurance with nursing homes. In fact, just the opposite is true. According to the LTCi Sourcebook, published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, some 7.6 million individuals currently receive care at home because of acute illnesses, long-term health conditions, permanent disability or terminal illness.…