Marlo Sollitto

Criticism is an inescapable part of life, especially for family caregivers. Although you aren’t likely to change how other people deliver their opinions, you can change how you perceive critical remarks and respond to them. Caregivers tend to get more than their fair share of criticism from family members, care recipients, friends, medical professionals and even strangers. In some cases, these comments are well intentioned, but in other instances, it is indicative of blatant disapproval.

Medicare Advantage Plans (also known as MA Plans or Medicare Part C) are another way for seniors to receive Original Medicare and additional benefits like vision, dental and hearing coverage. Read on to see if a Part C Plan might be a good fit for you or your aging loved one. Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage Plans Original Medicare consists of Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), both of which are administered by the federal government.

Caregivers struggle with their responsibilities every day. As one problem is solved, a new challenge often arises. There isn’t a tell-all book that covers how to approach all the issues you may face, but the following concepts can help get you in the right mindset and make your life a little easier. Remember the Person Inside The person you are caring for is likely different than they were before. This could be mentally, physically or a combination of the two.