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Family Care Tips: Care Giving For A Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease
Submitted as: Rebecca Sharp Colmer
Alzheimer's disease not only affects the person with the disease, but also the rest of the family. Family members are confronted with making important life decisions, not only for the medical care of their loved one but planning and preparing for their needs as the disease progresses.(read
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Health Care Professionals Every Caregiver Needs To Know
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Good information helps caregivers understand the course of illnesses and how best to manage them. For this reason, caregivers are encouraged to go to medical appointments with their care-receivers.(read
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10 Resources For Caregiving Help
Submitted as: Rebecca Sharp Colmer
The information in this article will help you find caregiving help for your loved one. It’s not easy being a caregiver. Often in the beginning stage it is natural to think that you can do it all by yourself. However, the sooner you get extra help, the better. Keep in mind it may take some time to find the right combination of services and support for your loved one.(read
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10 Reasons To Keep Caregiving Records
Submitted as: Rebecca Sharp Colmer
The caregiver role is complex and differs for everyone depending on the needs of the care-receiver (patient). Many times, in the beginning, there may only be a few needs, such as providing transportation or helping with shopping or cooking. Over time, needs increase, requiring additional services, until the care-receiver is fully dependent on the caregiver.(read
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10 Things Every Caregiver And Care-receiver Should Ask About Guardianship
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If you are a family caregiver or a care-receiver, it is important that you understand your legal rights. Use this article to help start a discussion with your attorney or with the appropriate representative.(read
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10 Things Every Respite Caregiver Needs To Know
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If you are a family caregiver there will come a time when you need a break. It may only be for an hour or two or for a day or two. This is when a respite caregiver will step in.(read
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10 Things You Should Know About Hospice Care
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The dictionary defines hospice as a shelter or lodging for travelers, children, or the destitute, often maintained by a monastic order. Today, hospice is a multidisciplinary service that provides rest for weary patients and their families.(read
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10 Tips For Taking Care Of A Caregiver
Submitted as: Rebecca Sharp Colmer
Caring for someone who is chronically ill, or who requires constant attention, is an extremely demanding job. Caregivers owe it to themselves to recognize and care for their own needs, in addition to those of the patient. In a perfect world, the care-receiver would recognize this and try to minimize the negative effects of their caregiver. As we all know, this is not a perfect world.(read
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10 Things To Know About Hospice And Hospice Home Care
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There are a lot of misconceptions about hospice. Often people don't know about the reality of hospice until they really need it, and by then are in the midst of an overwhelming family crisis.(read
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Elder Home Care: 5 Benefits Of Home Care For The Elderly
Submitted as: Rebecca Sharp Colmer
Most older people, if given the choice, would continue to live in their own homes as long as possible. Today, it is not necessary to move to a nursing home if you cannot manage all aspects of independent living. For seniors and the elderly who are able to remain in their homes, home care is an important option.(read
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