Veteran’s Day is a time to honor the brave individuals who have served in our military and to acknowledge the sacrifices made by their families and caregivers. Many veterans and their loved ones face unique challenges, from managing health conditions related to service to navigating financial concerns. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a range of benefits that can offer critical support to both veterans and their caregivers. Whether you’re caring for a veteran with disabilities or ensuring they have what they need in retirement, understanding these benefits can make a significant difference in your journey as a caregiver.Continue reading
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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Men
My wife, Carlin, invited me and my men’s group to share some of things about being a man with her women’s group. We’ve done this before and one of the things that helped women “get” men was the fishbowl process, where the men sit in the center and the women sit quietly around and just...Continue reading
Mother’s Day Thoughts: Being the Best as a Caregiver When There’s Breast Cancer in the Family
By Romana Hasnain-Wynia, MS, PhD While it’s thoughtful to give flowers to your wife or mother on Mother’s Day, we know that you support the women in your family year-round. Being supportive can be particularly challenging when a woman you love is facing a serious illness, such as breast cancer. What can you do to...Continue reading
Living with Prostate Cancer: It’s Complicated
I guess it’s part of the male provider-protector thing: A recent survey found that men with advanced prostate cancer worry more about burdening their family and friends than about dying. That’s only one surprising fact from a fascinating and sometimes puzzling survey called The Advanced Prostate Cancer Patient and Caregiver Burden of Illness Study.Continue reading