The author describes how Ram Dass has evolved and reached new levels of awareness as a result of his stroke. Ram Dass describes aging as a continuous process that provides an opportunity for spiritual growth and development of inner wisdom.
Although most caregivers bear their burden with love, caregiving is so demanding that most people feel inadequate. Emotions, such as guilt can extract a heavy toll on the health of the caregiver.
More caregivers are hospitalized due to burn out and stress related illnesses then due to worsening medical conditions. The reason is clear. Caregivers tend to put themselves last.
It is often one sibling, and one alone who takes on the lion share of caring for an aging parent. Learn how to get other siblings involved in caregiving.
The brain damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease can make a person act in unusual, distressing, or even darkly humorous ways. This can help you cope.
Taking care of an aging parent can cause fatigue, stress, even depression. This author gives her detailed account of cargiving for her elderly parent.
Here are some stratagies to help deal with repetitive behavior in Alzheimer’s patients.
Time has a way of distilling pain, rendering it palatable and precious, like fine wine.The author reflects back on some of her caregiving experiences.
To provide optimal care for the loved ones, a caregiver must not forget about his/herself. Care for your health and treat yourself to something you like to do once in a while to keep you motivated and balanced.
The author describes her feelings and the situations in caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s Disease.
One is entitled to be as pain-free as possible. Techniques and suggestions on how to keep your pain at a reasonable level. Examples are medications, biofeedback, meditation, and acupuncture.
New personal emergency response system is becoming part of daily life of many home-bound elderly people. Learn about the benefits of PERS and other services that may assist your loved one. List of numbers an elderly can call in cases of emergency.
