
Over the span of two decades, author, columnist, consultant and speaker Carol Bradley Bursack cared for a neighbor and six elderly family members. Her experiences inspired her to pen "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories," a portable support group book for caregivers.
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Does Medicare help pay for in home health care?
It's unfortunate, but most of us are on our own with in-home care unless there is a good long-term care insurance policy in place that will help pay for in-home care, or if you live in a state where Medicaid will help. You can go to your state Web site, however, and type in "aging." Follow the links to see what your state offers. Good luck,
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