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When everything hits the fan, get a care manager right away. He or she will help sort throughthe complex situations and help get things under control very quickly. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Things Care Managers Can Do to Help You

...A True Story “What is your emergency?” answered the 911 operator. Neighbor reporting: “There is a half-naked lady wandering in her yard, and she can’t seem tofind her way back into the house.” Minutes afterwards, the police show up and confirm the situation. Inside the house, which isfilthy, the police discover the wandering lady’s 88-year-old boy friend - who is also very frailand … [Read more...] about The Police, the Son, Mom, and her 88-Year-Old Boyfriend

Question: I moved from Georgia to Ohio to care for my mom and stepfather. My mom suffers from dementia and is a newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic. I have not even had time to get my cosmetology license transferred to Ohio so I can open my spa which is something I have wanted to do for a long time. I had to take a job I don’t really like just to get by. I fall asleep coming home from work because I … [Read more...] about How long can this go on?

Question My siblings don’t want to help. I moved in with my parents so I can help care for my dad. I work full time and then I come home and play caregiver until it is time to go to work again. I think my dad appreciates me although he cannot talk because of his condition. I don’t have time to do anything and it is affecting my friendships and my work. I feel stuck and overwhelmed. What is a … [Read more...] about I feel stuck and overwhelmed. Help!