Taking care of your parent who is living with you can be the most rewarding experience. However, you need to consider many factors before moving the parent in with you. Article lists suggestions on where to start.
The world of patients who had a stroke is completely different from ours. Discussion of types of strokes and consequences of those strokes.
Scam artists often target older people, knowing they tend to be trusting and polite toward strangers. Here are some tip offs to rip offs.
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.
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.
It is ok to grieve for as long as one desires – there is no normal way to grief. However, moving on with your life is important for your well-being.
Isolation is a big part of caregiving. Society seems to forget we are out here doing all we can for our loved ones. The world at large focuses on larger issues and leaves caregivers to fend for ourselves.
Learn about Sue Bender and her trilogy of books, from Plan and Simple and Everyday Sacred to Stretching Lessons: The Daring That Starts From Within.
List of things one can do to improve long-distance caregiving. Also, hints on what to do when one is visiting the elderly.
People in the early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease are healthy, high functioning and able to express feelings, concerns and experiences. They may have mild memory loss and some confusion.
Burnout can be dangerous to you and your loved one who you care for. Burnout can be very damaging and is quite common among caregivers. Signs and symptoms of burnout and how to prevent it are included.
