Pain And The Elderly
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.
Loss And Grief
- Caregiver Issues
- Grief and Bereavement
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
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
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.
About Sue Bender: Plain and Simple and Everyday Sacred
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.
Long-Distance Caregiving
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Eldercare
- Home Safety and Modification
- Homecare - Home Health Care
- Long Term Care
List of things one can do to improve long-distance caregiving. Also, hints on what to do when one is visiting the elderly.
Early Stages – Alzheimer’s Disease
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.
Caring For A Parent With Alzheimer
The author describes her feelings and the situations in caregiving for a parent with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Clinical Trials for Medications, Procedures and More
Providing information on volunteering and participating in clinical trial research for medications, therapies, and treatments.
Alzheimers and Wandering
Wandering is indeed a problem for Alzheimers patients and caregivers. Your loved one may experience disorientation and lose the ability to recognize familiar places and faces.
Who Are You Going To Call?
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.
Stress and Burnout
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.