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Why I gave up my manufacturing industry career to work in home-based care

…a future where you will not have to have had a good or bad care experience to be educated, and where rights, care protocols, and training are readily and easily understandable for everyone. Where professional and family care providers are…

Your Guide to Paying for Alzheimer’s Disease Care

Caregiving Moments

…While over half of seniors, according to a recent study, expect Medicare to pay the majority or the entirety of their long-term care fees, Medicare only covers temporary stays in care facilities, and only then in very specific circumstances (which…

What You Need to Know About a Career in Caregiving

Caregiving Moments

The career of a professional caregiver can be very fulfilling. Oftentimes, caregiving helps us become more compassionate, confident, and gives us a greater sense of purpose in life. However, the role of a caregiver is not without its difficulties. With…

How to Be an Effective Caregiver

Caregiving Moments

…effort to make plans with friends and struggled to take time to take care of myself. While these problems are not always easy to discuss, they are part of the reality of caregiving and it is time to start the…

Paying for Long-Term Care When Living Alone Isn’t an Option

Caregiving Moments

…care insurance: Long-term care insurance is designed specifically to pay for custodial care. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): These accounts are a tax-preferred way to pay for health care expenses, including long-term care. Savings and investments: Contributing extra to retirement savings…

W-I-N-T-E-R: How to Honor Your Grief

Bereavement

…how to honor your grief and care for yourself during the winter months: W: Warmth — The harsh weather of winter often leads to more time indoors and can sometimes feel dreary. Add extra warmth and coziness to your space…

Sound Advice for Covering the Costs of Alzheimer’s Care

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…Alzheimer’s need is custodial care. Custodial care is the assistance received through places like nursing homes that don’t require skilled medical training. This would include activities like help with dressing, eating and bathing. Misconceptions, coverage, and considerations If you are…

Megan deMariano, MD

Our Team Physicians Megan deMariano, MD Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician Dr. Megan deMariano joined Transitions LifeCare in July 2016 and has had an interest in working with underserved and marginalized populations since beginning her medical career. This interest began…

Things I Wish I Knew as a Caregiver

Caregiving Moments

…insurance provider to ensure you are getting every break possible. Look into your options and research the Medicare coverage for your state if you are taking care of a senior loved one. Then, reach out to local community organizations or…

The Orphaned Adult

Bereavement

…know how to live without my mom, but I’m living, somehow. It’s all I have left to do to honor both my parents. And as eerie as that sounds, it’s comforting in some ways, too. I wasn’t sure how to…

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