Anger, Violence, the Dementia Victim, and You
This article explains situations that can cause an outburst of anger in the dementia victim to the family caregiver. It concludes with tips on how to deal with such situations.
This article explains situations that can cause an outburst of anger in the dementia victim to the family caregiver. It concludes with tips on how to deal with such situations.
This article relates a family scenario in which hoarding has become a problem. It gives probable reasons for this characteristic of dementia victims. The article concludes with ten tips for family caregivers.
The author discusses his experience & choices he made – his intention upon hearing of his father’s cancer. A poignant story for all caregivers about a son healing his relationship with his father.
The author shares her experience of death and dying as a carer for her husband.
Read about communicating with clients or loved ones you are caring for at a level that is deeper than verbal language, at a level that is common to all living mammals.
Nine 3-5 minute segments of seated stretching & deep breathing helps to maintain your strength & flexibility while relieving stress & tension from sitting too long, working non stop and worrying.
As a caregiver, self-care is critical for long term mental, physical, and spiritual personal health. A caregiver’s Oasis is often cleverly disguised, yet it is always present.
The author addresses the current tragedy today about our health care system that lay people as well as professionals are working to combat.
Treasures to connect you with your loved one.. treasures you can create easily from communications…
The author shares what it was like to bring up her child with Prader-Willi Syndrome, as a single parent caring 24/7; the challenges, lessons and healings that have taken place.
An unbelievable story of a man and the woman who cared for him after his stroke.
A powerful story about the painful process of recovering from a stroke.