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7 Strategies for Family Caregivers Dealing with Stress
Caring for an elderly family member can be extremely rewarding. For the recipient of the care, it provides the opportunity to share life experiences with someone close, deepening the familial...
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Parent Newly Diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Having a parent newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease can be a surprise—or the diagnosis may confirm suspicions of memory loss. While grandma or grandpa may have been diagnosed with...
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Paranoia in the Elderly
One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved ones as irrational or even...
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What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly
Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...
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Taking a road trip with aging parents: 5 ways to prepare
Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is...
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A Guide to Respite Care and Preventing Family Caregiver Burnout
As your parents or other close relatives age, finding a safe living arrangement for them has become your top priority. Perhaps your loved one is reluctant to move to a nursing home facility, so you...
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How to Recognize When a Loved One Needs Home Care
One of the most difficult things in life is seeing a loved one struggling to care for themselves safely and independently at home. This can be especially hard when it’s a parent or spouse who...
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Your Guide to Long-Distance Caregiving
Whether it’s an elderly parent, aging family member, or disabled loved one, being a family caregiver can be difficult—even more so if you don’t live close by. Managing your loved...
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Your Guide to Helping a Loved One with Asthma
Whether it impacts a child, an adult, or a senior, asthma can be a stressful condition for families and caregivers to navigate. Since asthma attacks can come out of nowhere and sometimes be severe,...
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Spread Thin: Caregiving and the Sandwich Generation
Intro to the PhenomenonAccording to the National Family Caregivers Association, more than 50 million Americans provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during...