Caregiver Roles Change

Posted by Kathy Quan Jun 5, 2006

That dreaded phone call came suddenly. You had been expecting it, but hoping it would never happen. You're somewhat prepared you think, and then you find out you're not at all ready for this role!

As the Baby Boom generation ages, more and more are finding that they are now taking on a new role. That of caregiver for their parents. And many times this is from a distance which can add a whole new set of challenges to the mix. Finding out that Medicare doesn't cover the costs for caregivers and custodial care is a big shock. This is going to be an out-of-pocket expense!

The Family Caregiver Aliance (http://Caregiver.org) has a downloadable pamphlet to assist you in preparing for and implementing care for your elderly loved ones.