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From The Editor |
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Alive and Kicking
When people ask why we at
Today’s Caregiver
magazine and
caregiver.com have been as committed to hosting live events around the
nation over the past 15 years as we are, one story (among many) comes to
mind.
A few years ago, we were at the Union League in downtown
Philadelphia. Our keynote speaker was the remarkable Della Reese and we
were surrounded by original portraits of our nation’s presidents hanging
on the mahogany walls in this refurbished 17th century meeting house...continued
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Gary Barg
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Feature Article |
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The Caregiver as Employer |
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By Jude Roberts, Staff Writer
When hiring a professional in-home caregiver, there are a couple of
ways in which they can be selected, either from an agency which
specializes in screening and placing professional caregivers, or by
doing the research, interviewing, screening, and hiring all on your own.
Keep in mind that if you hire a professional caregiver on your own, you
will be entirely responsible for paying certain types of taxes that may
be new to you, as well as having to know which taxes your new employee
should be paying as well. Although you’ve hired a professional
caregiver, who is much more than just a “domestic housekeeper”, the IRS
will recognize you as the employer of a domestic.
If you pay
your professional caregiver more than $1400 in cash wages per calendar
year (note: the IRS may change this amount annually), you will be
expected to file payroll taxes on such things as: Social Security &
Medicare
taxes...continued
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January/February Issue
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Guest Column |
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Animals as Caregivers |
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By Frances Maguire Paist
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“It’s funny how dogs and cats know the insides of folks better than
other folks do, isn’t it?” With those words written in 1912, Pollyanna
author Eleanor Porter foreshadowed what many of our nation’s leading
long-term care facilities have learned only recently, that animals hold
the one of the keys to graceful aging.
Indeed, it wouldn’t be
until 79 years later, in 1991, that Geriatrician Dr. William Thomas
would formulate the Eden Alternative, a long-term nursing care approach
designed with the idea of home sweet home in mind. Dr. Thomas countered
the long-held belief that disease, disability and decline are the
purview of the older generation, stating instead that the real problems
for our elders are loneliness, helplessness and boredom, all of which
lead to spiritual decay. In New York’s Chase Memorial Nursing Home where
he piloted his program by introducing “close and continuing contact with
plants, animals and children,” "the mortality rate (decreased) by more
than 15%, medication use...continued
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Caretips |
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Forty-Eight Mental Breaks for Caregivers |
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Caregiving takes a lot of time. Even if you had spare
time to daydream in the first place, it’s probably gone now. However you
must give yourself a mental break once in a while. The following list is
intended to make you think back to a simpler time in your past, and
possibly one in your future. Use them sparingly (one at a time), or be a
glutton (overdose on all of them at the same time). The goal here is to
make you feel better. If you really want to make yourself feel better,
use this as a “to do” list... Continued
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Carenotes |
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I have cared for my mother 24/7 for eight years now. Although she has
Alzheimer's/dementia, she is still totally aware of every one and every
thing around her. She has numerous health problems but remains feisty,
funny, and loving. I need to earn money from home to keep her here and
not in a nursing home. Has anyone found something doable? Thanks.
Answer This
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Let's Talk -
February 2010 |
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Have you
had to cope with your loved one’s pet when he or she needed to move,
either into your home or a facility where pets are not allowed? What
solutions did you find?
Share
your story
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I am fortunate to run an Alzheimer's Support Group. It's a great
learning experience, plus making new friends. The greatest tip I can give
is to educate all caregivers to seek out a support group. It is important
in so many ways; you get a few hours of necessary respite, education and
tips in your field... continued |
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