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- AARP Online Groups on Caregiving and Aging - Resources for concerned children and spouses
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- Caring For Your Parents Handbook - Handbook published by the Public Broadcasting System
- Conn. Partnership for Long Term Care - News and resources from joint state government and private industry program.
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- National Alliance for Caregiving - Provides support for family caregivers
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May
7
A Conversation about Care
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A recent article in the New York Times discussed the need to talk about “slow medicine” a philosophy that advocates a less aggressive, less costly care at the end of life. The idea is not to be as aggressive with care that may have high risks and limited benefits, especially for someone who is older.
While the concept [...]
May
5
Genetic Research and Long Term Care
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Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate passed legislation that prohibits the use of genetic information to deny benefits or raise premiums on individual health insurance policies. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act will allow more people to feel free to take advantage of genetic testing and volunteer for genetic research. With more testing and [...]
May
2
Most of us who earn a living or manage a family have a tremendous number of responsibilities. We stay “on task” and focused, so that we can reach our goals — life goals, family goals. Why is it then, that when it comes to our elderly parents, we feel like we’ve just de-railed the train?
The [...]