Cuando los abuelos ya no te reconocen
Las personas con demencia avanzada suelen no reconocer a sus seres queridos, a sus parejas, hijos y hermanos. Es un momento muy doloroso para el familiar.
Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities
Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.
Spouses Face Hurdles When Caring For Themselves, Ill Loved Ones
Family caregivers now administer arsenals of medications and undertake procedures, from wound care to dialysis, that were once the province of medical professionals.
Recession-Driven Cuts Threaten Efforts To Expand Adult Day Care
Facilities, which generally provide social and medical services, rely heavily on funding from state governments and charities, which have been hit hard by the recession. Advocates say the 4,000 state-licensed centers around the country provide a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes and allow caregivers to remain in the workforce.
