Supportive Resources for a Child with Developmental Disabilities
If your child has developmental disabilities, you are a critical asset for them to receive support and services for their condition, especially when they can’t
Category: Caregivers
Helping a Child Live with a Chronic Medical Condition
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 40% of school-aged children and adolescents live with at least one chronic medical condition.
How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Wear a Medical ID
As years go by, there’s often a distinct moment when you realize that your parents have become “older folks.” Maybe it’s looking at a recent
Making the Transition from Hospital or Rehabilitative Care to Home Care
A homecoming from an extended stay in a hospital and/or rehabilitation facility is generally a happy occasion. It means that the worst is over for
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for an Elderly Parent
A recent AARP study found that, “78% of family caregivers regularly incur out-of-pocket costs caring for a loved one, with the average annual expenditure topping $7,200.” Did you know that you may be able to receive monetary compensation for your role as a family caregiver? Here’s a detailed list of resources to help you determine whether you could qualify.