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Find Relief From Caregiver Fatigue
“I’m just exhausted.” “I’m irritable all the time, and I don’t know why.” “I just want to be my mother’s daughter again.” Over...
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Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: Health Changes You Can See, Hear and Read
In a perfect world, we’d all live close to our aging parents and grandparents. But careers and the needs of our immediate families often cause us to become long-distance caregivers, spending...
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How to Recognize When a Loved One Needs Home Care
The determination of the need for in-home care is a decision that more adult children will face as aging parents live longer. Members of the “sandwich” generation are caught between...
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Understanding Caregiver Support Systems
The job of a caregiver can be rewarding and challenging. Juggling work and your own family in addition to caring for a parent with declining health can be quite an undertaking. Continued support is...
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Let’s talk home care: Tips to start the conversation, address concerns
Many people shy away from discussing issues surrounding aging, especially when decisions could threaten an older person’s independence. While these conversations aren’t always easy...
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About Long Distance Caregiving
Caregivers must be available for their loved ones at varying times of the day. If there is an emergency and the caregiver is needed promptly, it would be convenient for a caregiver that lives 20...
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Dealing with Depression in Seniors
One of the most common mental health issues found in aging adults is depression. Depression continues to grow at an alarming rate, and one in ten Americans suffers from the illness. According to...