http://www.workingcaregiver.com/http://www.workingcaregiver.com/images/logo.jpghttp://www.workingcargiver..com/Delivering products, services & resources to family caregivers designed to avoid work interruptions & distractions, emotional fatigue, and physical exhaustion that can result from balancing work, life, & caregiving.en-usCopyright 2007Carol@workingcaregiver.comTue Oct. 10, 2007 3:45:10 CSThttp://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/tipsforbalance/balanceworkAre you having a difficult time juggling work and caregiving? Are the demands of both stressing you out? http://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/healthwellness/caregivernutritionWe've all heard the good old phrase, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." While its true that fresh fruits and veggies are part of a healthy lifestyle, not many people get all the needed servings with our busy days! http://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/planningahead/longtermcareplanSo, if you're thinking whether or not Long-Term Care Insurance is worth your money... an anonymous writer says it all - read on:http://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/longtermplanning/longtermcaremedicaidHow to understand the issues associated with paying for long term care using Medicaid.http://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/governmentresources/medicaidassetsBe aware that giving away assets without compensation may result in nonpayment of nursing facilityhttp://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/governmentresources/medicaidhardshipsThe Medicaid Estate Recovery Program will not recover costs from estates that would result in undue hardship.http://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/governmentresources/federalmedicaidTo comply with the Federal Medicaid laws, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission implemented the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.http://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/governmentresources/MedicaidrecoveryMedicaid Estate Recovery Program claims are filed in Probate Courts within 70 days after the state receives notice of the death of a Medicaid recipient, age 55 and older, and who after March 1, 2005, applied for and received certain Medicaid long-term care services as previously describedhttp://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/healthwellness/waterWater intake and fluid balance are among the least understood and most neglected areas of overall health. Our body weight is approximately 70% water! http://www.workingcaregiver.com/articles/generalinfoarticles/caregiverburnoutCaregivers can be so wrapped up in the care recipient that they forget to tend to their own health.