What Caregivers Need From Doctors
Not only caregivers need tips on how to take care of patients. Here are some guidelines for doctors of what might be useful in communicating with a caregiver.
“There’s No Place Like Home” Physician Care
- Aging
- Disability - Accessability - Mobility
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- Eldercare
- Long Term Care
- Wellness
Benefits and reasons for why physicians start making house calls once again. How to find the best home care doctor and what to expect for physician’s visit.
The Holidays Are Coming: How To Make Them Sane & Satisfying
It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving officially begins the holiday season. For most of us, the holidays signal excitement accompanied by stories, memories and traditions. .
Communications With Your Loved One: Part 1
Communication is probably one of the most important issues that crop up with adult children caring for a parent or a spouse caring for a spouse.
Questions & Answers
- Aging
- Caregiver Issues
- Eldercare
- Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Wellness
This article provides important answers to pertinent questions caregivers may have. For example, when is it the right time to reach out for help with your caregiving duties?
Long Distance Caregiving Activity
Fun activities that could be done with your parents to make them feel happy: Snail Mail. Send various paper clips, pictures, or brochures via mail to your paprent to make them feel part of the family.
Hospice Care and the Medicare Hospice Benefit
- Aging
- Caregiver Issues
- Community Services
- Death and Dying
- Disability - Accessability - Mobility
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- Eldercare
- End-of-Life-Hospice - Palliative Care
- Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters
- Homecare - Home Health Care
- Long Term Care
- Residential Options
This brochure helps patients and loved ones understand more about hospice care, as well as learn about the eligibility requirements and services covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
Types Of Services Available For Children, Adults, And Elderly
- Community Services
- Eldercare
- Homecare - Home Health Care
- Residential Options
- Respite Coalitions & Services
- Support Groups
- Transportation Services
- Volunteer Service Programs
Various services available for care receivers. Opportunities for care receivers to become involved with others and to be comfortable.
Caring For An Aging Parent: Did I Do Enough?
Although most caregivers bear their burden with love, caregiving is so demanding that most people feel inadequate. Emotions, such as guilt can extract a heavy toll on the health of the caregiver.
The Mean Old Man: A Lesson In Dying
- Aging
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Death and Dying
- Eldercare
- End-of-Life-Hospice - Palliative Care
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
Experience an act of kindness and caring of a stranger that broke the magic spell of the “mean old man”. A seemingly little detail can make a difference, so do not hesitate and contribute little by little to happiness of others.
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.