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Being a caregiver is not an easy task, no matter the needs or level of dependence of the individual receiving care. Putting someone else’s needs before yours isn’t always easy or fun, but coupled with the knowledge that you made someone’s life easier and better, can be incredibly rewarding. According to The Caregiver Space, here’s...

Within two days, two people died after two routine operations at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital. The patients died within about 45 hours of each other after surgery performed by different doctors on Dec. 14 and 16. Both suffered perforated bowels during operations considered routine and minor. And both died from the sepsis that resulted. Don...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. For many adults, though, the holidays also come with a lot of added pressure. When you also have the duty of taking care of an elderly parent or relative, it might be difficult to see the season as anything besides downright stressful. It's important to discourage unhealthy...

When you’re caring for a loved one, the focus is always on that person’s needs. That means they’re probably giving up on their own pursuits (like school, work, friends and other personal freedoms). While we believe caregivers are true unsung heros, we also know that they need to take a break every now and then...

Have you ever head of the Aid and Attendance and Housebound Improved Pension? If not, you’re not alone. But if you’re a veteran (or caring for one), you should prob read on. This Department of Veterans Affairs benefit, also known as A&A, can cover the costs of caregivers in the home (including sons and daughters...

Between work and family demands, stress placed upon a person taking care of elderly parents may affect the caregiver’s physical and mental health. In fact, caregiver-related stress increases mortality rate by a shocking 63 percent compared to a peer who may not have these pressures in their life. A caregiver always wants to provide for their elderly...

Workers compensation is a form of insurance designed to help employees recover from injuries sustained in the workplace. Every state has different laws pertaining to workers compensation programs. Benefits provided to workers may include medical expenses, death benefits, lost wages and rehabilitation services. In most states, any business with at least one paid employee (even...

Lawyers on both sides of a lawsuit focused on the death of Holding Center inmate Richard A. Metcalf Jr. have agreed to keep the depositions of Sheriff Timothy B. Howard and two of his top aides sealed, one of the attorneys said Wednesday. Jim Brown, whose Brown Chiari law firm represents Metcalf's father, said his...

Caring for your aging parents or in-laws is becoming an inevitable part of life because people are living longer. But becoming a caretaker for an elderly relative can also cause friction in your marriage. As a result, newlyweds should come up with a game plan - if possible, even before anyone has health problems -...

As a caregiver, it is important to keep track of your loved one’s prescription medications and over-the-counter products. It is also important to meet with a pharmacist regularly to ensure you are getting exactly what is needed. There are correct ways to take over-the-counter medicine as well as storing them, and it is important that...

If your loved one is living in a skilled nursing care center, it’s critical that you understand his or her rights as a resident. Knowing and protecting these rights will help ensure that your loved one receives the person-centered, quality care that best meets his or her needs. Care Conversations spoke with Ruta Kadonoff, Vice...

Often times, when an elderly individual is admitted to a nursing home, the nursing home front office asks the resident or a family member to simply sign on the dotted line. In many instances, families are under stress, have some urgency to get the family member admitted, or are in need of immediate admission. As...