Caregiver Issues – Page 18 – Caregiving Articles

10 Steps To Grieving The Loss Of A Parent

A parent’s death can shatter us, leaving lifetime scars, or it can shatter our limits sense of our selves, opening up our world into new dimensions.

The Benefits Checkup

By The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands every day to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. Please fill out our simple questionnaire to f

Adult Day Care: One Form of Respite for Older Adults

By Terri Whirrett

Adult day care centers, also known as adult day services, have been providing a form of respite for caregivers for more than twenty years. Learn more about this form of respite and what you need to know before placing your loved one in a program.

Respite For Persons With Alzheimer

By Joyce Lewis

Various forms of respite care for caregivers of those with alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Managing Pain At Home

By Karen Kowal, RN, NCTMB

It is important to alliviate pain because otherwise it can lead to physical and psychological difficulties. Article discusses options of pain management at home.

Memories, Meanings And Lessons For Life

By Eileen McDargh

One woman’s experience of the caregiving process and the important lessons she has learned.

Maintaining Energy, Vitality and Spirituality

By Mary C. Fridley RN, BC

Information for caregivers on maintaining their energy, vitality and spirituality.

To Drive Or Not To Drive

By Mary Ann Evans

Ensure the safety of the loved one and others by making sure that the care receiver is capable of safe driving. Talk to the loved one about taking the drives test and whether driving is what he really wants in his condition.

A Mother’s Love Knows No Bounds

By Mary Ann Evans

A mother caring for a child is a natural instinct. This author describes her feelings and situation in caregiving for her mother.

Memories

By Mary Ann Evans

We all have them, and regardless of whether we do or don’t like them, they seem to remain with us.

Take Control Of Your Life

By Pauline Salvucci M.A.

Mid-life may be bring unexpected challenges, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be in control of your life. In fact, if you’re not, then something or someone else is.

Grieving: Life After Loss

By Dorothy Womack

Caregiving is not the end of living. it is a lesson and a cross in ways for us because we are forever changed. This author talks about dealing with life after the loss of a loved one.