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.
The author describes her misfortune in placing the loved one in a Respite facility because she was not well-informed.
The events that occurred on September 11, 2001 has shaken this country to its core. This author discusses the effect of this tradgedy on caregivers.
Grief is a family affair. When one member of a family dies, the entire family is affected, as each person grieves their own personal loss in their own unique way.
There are many types of rituals other than purely religious. The author suggests some very special ways for creating new, meaningful and loving rituals in honor of loved ones.
If you are new to the caregiving situation, the internet can become an incredible resource for research, support, and meeting other caregivers in simular situations. Here are some important things new caregivers should know.
There may come a time when you are caring for your loved one, when the doctor treats only their symptoms versus the causes of the symptoms.
Steps are being taken to ensure new security requirements preserve and respect the civil rights of people with disabilities. A checklist of considerations is provided for those trying to clear airport security.
My story began with my return to South Florida and the doctor’s assurance that Mother had but two months to live. Not knowing that I would be there for ten weeks, ten months or as it worked out, ten years..
Caregiving for the brain injured ranges from total care (e.g. coma), to people now unable to manage their lives in an acceptable way, to many kinds of physical disabilities, to inability to work, to personalities totally changed.
For people who can no longer see small-print well there are available large print books and audio tapes on those books. The article provides a list of places where they can be acquired.
A viatical or life settlement is the sale of an existing life insurance policy by a chronically or terminally ill individual with an accelerated death benefit or a lump sum payment.
