“I Can’t Share That”: How Family Caregivers Can Get Permission to Talk With the Care Team
HIPAA often allows doctors to talk with family. Learn how a loved one can give permission, and how to set it up with Medicare.
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Medicare Home Health Care: Who Qualifies and How to Get It Started
What Medicare home health covers, what “homebound” means, how to start care, choose an agency, and protect your rights when care ends.
National Family Caregivers Month: Caring for Your Own Health While You Care for Someone Else
Caregivers often put their own health last. Simple steps, scripts, and free programs to help you stay well while you care for someone you love.
Respite Care: How Family Caregivers Can Find a Real Break
Respite care gives family caregivers a short break. Learn the types, how to find local options, and questions to ask about cost.
The Eldercare Locator: One Call to Find Local Help for Older Adults
Need meals, rides, or in-home help for an older adult? The free Eldercare Locator can point you to local services. Here is how to use it.
Palliative Care and Hospice: What Is the Difference?
Palliative care can start at any stage of a serious illness. Hospice is for the final months. Learn the difference and what to ask.
Advance Directives Made Simple: Put Your Care Wishes in Writing
A living will and a health care proxy help others follow your wishes if you cannot speak for yourself. Here is how to start.
Childhood Cancer Awareness: Support for Families From Diagnosis Through Survivorship
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here is how families can find expert care, support, and long-term follow-up.
Build a caregiver backup plan before it is urgent
A useful backup plan tells the next person what matters during the first hour, first day, and first week.