Mountains
It is only when you get to the top you realize that you overcome the obstacles on your path. Care giving is one of the most difficult things to do if you do not look back and realize that what you have done so far is amazing.
Caregiving – A Profession And A Way Of Life
Caregiving is a complex process and involves a number of professionals in a long term care setting. A critical shortage of these professionals exists. Read more about why there is a shortage and what you can do to help.
Government to Researchers: Follow the Rules — or Else Fines and other measures proposed to protect patients
Researchers who cross the line in ethics or safety regarding patients they’re studying may each find themselves facing a $250,000 fine, if the government has its way.
Long Term Care Workforce Crisis is Looming: Millions with Alzheimer
As discussed during World Alzheimer Congress, CNAs are underpaied and are not appreciated, which makes them search for a better job. However, now there are solutions to decrease CNA turnover.
AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection
- Aging
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Children & Youth
- Community Services
- Death and Dying
- Disability - Accessability - Mobility
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- Eldercare
- End-of-Life-Hospice - Palliative Care
- Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters
- Gay and Lesbian Issues
- Grandparenting
- Grief and Bereavement
- Home Safety and Modification
- Homecare - Home Health Care
- Legislation and Advocacy
- Long Term Care
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Research
- Residential Options
- Respite Coalitions & Services
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
- Support Groups
- Transportation Services
- Volunteer Service Programs
- Wellness
- Workplace - Employment Issues
Briefly describes the AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection where listings, ratings, and reviews of a number of resources are provided. A variety of topics are addressed.
Finding The Silver Lining: A Story Of Courage And Healing – Part I
- Caregiver Issues
- Children & Youth
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
Hear a story of courage and healing as the author battles medical problems and depression.
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents
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.
Finding The Silver Lining: A Story Of Courage And Healing – Part II
- Caregiver Issues
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- Grief and Bereavement
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
Hear a story of courage and healing as the author battles medical problems and depression and describes what it is like to finally live a more normal life without severe medical problems.
Signs And Symptoms Of Approaching Death
- Caregiver Issues
- Death and Dying
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- End-of-Life-Hospice - Palliative Care
- Grief and Bereavement
When confronted with approaching death, many of us wonder when exactly will death occur. This article from the Hospice Patients Alliance describes some of the signs and symptoms experienced when your loved one is approaching death.
The Role Of Being A Caregiver Is No Accident
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
- Wellness
Accept your feelings and submerge in the loving and compassionate existence. Abandon your feelings of guilt and the need for approval before you start caring for the loved one.
Alzheimer
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.
A Caregiver
Taking care of an aging parent can cause fatigue, stress, even depression. This author gives her detailed account of cargiving for her elderly parent.