caregiving

LiveSmart: Dementia Caregiver Support Groups Provide Virtual Assistance During COVID

August 12, 2020

Participating in an online or telephone support group is a safe and effective way for caregivers to connect with others and find support during these difficult times of COVID-19. [...]

LiveSmart: Caring for a Loved One with Dementia During the Time of COVID

August 12, 2020

In New York State alone, there are more than one million family caregivers providing daily support to a loved one with dementia. For many, this caregiver stress has only increased during the current COVID-19 pandemic. But there is help. [...]

October 3 Event Offers Support for Dementia Caregivers

September 10, 2018

St. Peter’s Health Partners invites caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease to attend an event to learn practical strategies for caregiving. [...]

November 27 Event Offers Support, Hope for Alzhiemer’s Caregivers

October 30, 2017

St. Peter’s Health Partners is inviting caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease of other dementia to attend an event to learn practical strategies for making their caregiving journey easier. [...]

LiveSmart: Assisted Living Pension Can Benefit Veterans, Spouses

November 3, 2016

Many are aware the Department of Veterans Affairs has government-funded assisted living and nursing homes for veterans and eligible family members. But they also offer financial aid and assistance to veterans and eligible family members in need of intermediate or skilled nursing care. [...]

LiveSmart: Veterans Eligible for Assisted Living Pension

November 11, 2015

Veterans and eligible family members in need of intermediate or skilled nursing care may be able to access a tax-free pension to offset the cost of care. [...]