Economic forecasts are causing many to pinch pennies and tighten belts. Federal funding, state programs and non-profit organizations have all had to reign in spending and cut expenses, and elder care assistance resources are dwindling. Even after deciding what tasks to assign to a home caregiver or which local resources to utilize to find one, […]

Posted on February 28th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Care Facilities, Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Home Care Agencies, Housing, Long Term Care, Medicare, Medicare & Medicaid, Resources, Uncategorized | No Comments »

One of the top complaints among family caregivers is that their siblings aren’t helping. A National Family Caregivers Association survey found that 76 percent of family caregivers say they don’t receive help from other family members. This troubling statistic is one of the reasons AGIS now offers Family CareGroups.

Family CareGroups is an easy-to-use, private group […]

Posted on February 27th, 2008 by Tabitha Grace Smith
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Recent hearings in front of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and the U.S. Senate Medical Technology Caucus illustrated new advancements in caregiving aids. Many of these innovations are aimed at helping people stay in their homes longer by monitoring regular activity and sending alerts if there is a change in normal patterns. Other […]

Posted on February 18th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Care Facilities, Caregiving, Community, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety, Resources, Technology | No Comments »