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Caregiving
9 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
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Are you making time for yourself while caregiving? Check out these 9 ways to put your own health and well-being … Read More→
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Caregiving
Five Unexpected Rewards of Becoming a Caregiver
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It’s true, the life of a caregiver can be demanding, difficult and daunting. I spent seven years of my life … Read More→
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Caregiving
Environmental Health
How to Save Your Marriage After Becoming Your Husband's Caregiver
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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My husband and I were college sweethearts and had been together for 28 years when he suffered a cardiac arrest … Read More→
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Caregiving
10 Dos and Don'ts of Caring for Seniors
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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If you’ve ever cared for an elderly loved one you know how challenging it can be. The fact is that … Read More→
Caregiving
10 Dos and Don'ts of Caring for the Elderly
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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If you’ve ever cared for an elderly loved one you know how challenging it can be. The fact is that … Read More→
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Caregiving
Dental Health
Oral Health
Stroke
What Caregivers Must Know About Dental Needs After a Loved One Has a Stroke
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Dentistry isn’t normally on the priority list for caregivers of stroke patients, but it should be. The person in recovery … Read More→
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Living Skills
4 Ways to Involve Kids in The Kitchen
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Children often can’t wait until a parent fixes dinner, but getting the youngsters involved in helping to prepare those … Read More→
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Caregiving
A Better Way for Families to Care for the Dying
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Although 70 percent of Americans die from chronic disease, most do not make their preferences for end of life care … Read More→
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Caregiving
Some Nursing Homes Are Gaming the System to Improve Their Medicare Star Ratings
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For families faced with the difficult decision of placing a loved one in a nursing home, a government rating system … Read More→
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Caregiving
Are Couples Who Choose to Live Apart Tested When Partners Require Caregiving?
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Previous research has shown that unmarried adults are choosing long-distance or cross-residential relationships as a way to have companionship and … Read More→
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Caregiving
Long-Distance Caregiving: Dealing with Frustration and Guilt
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Caregiving, especially from a distance, is likely to bring out many different emotions. Feeling frustrated and angry with everyone, from … Read More→
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Caregiving
Be Prepared: 6 Tips for Caregivers
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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Here, from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a caregiving list that can prove lifesaving: 1. Keep a list … Read More→
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Caregiving
Surrogate Healthcare Decision Makers for the Elderly Experience Psychological Distress
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Nearly half of the 13 million older adults hospitalized annually in the United States are unable to make their own … Read More→
Caregiving
Suddenly Obtained Power of Attorney? Five Things to Do & Five Things Not to Do
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The operative word here is “suddenly.” In reality, it is best for everyone, including banking institutions and physicians, friends and … Read More→
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Caregiving
Sharing Caregiving Responsibilities: What the Experts Say
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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From the National Institute on Aging, strategies for making a difficult task easier: Caring for an older family member often … Read More→
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Caregiving
Helping Aging Loved Ones Who Resist Care
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National Family Caregivers Month, Novemeber, is an ideal time to reflect on both the responsibilities and rewards of being a … Read More→
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Caregiving
Caregiving and Therapeutic Fibbing
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It’s a strange feeling to lie to your mother or father when you are their caregiver; not unlike when you … Read More→
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Caregiving
How Caregivers Can Help A Loved One at The Doctor's Office
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Jane Farrell
Jane Farrell
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The latest from the experts on the National Institute on Aging on taking care of your loved one at the … Read More→
