The author shares her experience in care giving, which began with her parents. She discusses her many challenges and insights as a caregiver which changed her outlook in life.
The author has chosen to share her chapter on reflexology to empower caregivers with a healing therapy that can be helpful in relieving pain, restoring balance and putting both patient and caregiver in a more relaxed state.
This article recounts the experience of the author’s decision to place her mother in an assisted living facility, and the pain involved in making that decision.
Beyond the physical and emotional burden of an illness, there is no secret that the financial burden can and does take a heavy toll when we are sick or caring for a loved one.
Maggie Davis describes how this very unique concept of caring for others in need evolved on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Northern Maine.
The author discusses and provides helpful suggestions for Caregivers in regards to treatment of the individual in their care.
Hernandez talks about how the image of elderly changed with years from negative to “positive and compassionate”. She also describes this “compassionat” image and what caused the misconception in the first place.
The article discusses the views of Secretary Hernandez of the Department of Elderly Affairs on holding providers accountable for state and federal monies.
The article discusses why a viable Nursing Home Provider Network is not going to exist any time soon.
Dr. Hernández describes what Consumer Directed Care is about and how it could support caregivers who are caring for loved ones at home. This is an issue caregivers need to understand in order to better advocate for themselves.
Dr. Hernández describes what Consumer Directed Care can and has done. She also discusses why the government is not moving forward with it and what we as caregivers need to know about its value.
