Articles On:Caregiving

September 5, 2022

Conflicts Over Their Parents’ Final Days

Dealing with one’s parents’ final days is always difficult, but conflicts can arise among siblings ...

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family showing unity by putting their hands together. Photo by Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn, Dreamstime. Dealing with parents’ final days is hard, and conflicts can arise among siblings. See what Ask Amy says about a sister, mother, and father.
September 1, 2022

Self Care for Caregivers

Full-time caregiving can be stressful, leading to burnout for the caregiver and negatively impacting the ...

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Woman in wheelchair, with her caregiver, in a park. Photo by Chormail, Dreamstime. Caregiving can be stressful, leading to burnout and negatively impacting quality of care. Self-care for caregivers can remedy that problem.
August 9, 2022

Caregiver Flexibility and Unexpected Problems

As a caregiver, establishing and maintaining a routine can be challenging. A sudden, unforeseen issue ...

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family caregiver: a daughter caring for her father, in a wheelchair, sharing an affectionate moment. Photo by Luca Santilli, Dreamstime. These tips for caregiver flexibility help caregivers to manage unexpected health issues and other surprises, and to avoid burnout.
August 8, 2022

Should Estranged Brother Get Updates?

The daughter who has been a primary caregiver for her parents wonders if she owes ...

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daughter as caregiver for mother in wheelchair, at home in their yard. Photo by Toa555, Dreamstime. The daughter who has been her parents’ caregiver wonders if she owes her estranged brother updates on their parents. See what Ask Amy says.
July 29, 2022

Avoiding Burnout for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be exhaustive and exhausting. ...

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older couple at home Fizkes Dreamstime. These 3 tips for the Alzheimer’s caregiver can help combat burnout from fulfilling this challenging caregiving role.
July 21, 2022

Support for COPD Caregivers

“The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit” is a new resource from the from the National Heart, Lung, ...

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woman and daughter walking outside. “The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit” from the NHLBI and RHA will help COPD caregivers in helping themselves and their loved ones.
July 18, 2022

Family Caregiver Was a Thief

A daughter discovers that a cousin, acting as family caregiver, was taking advantage of her ...

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Asian woman in pain Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol Dreamstime. A cousin acting as family caregiver was taking money and being abusive. Should the daughter forgive? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
July 12, 2022

Is a Geriatric Care Manager Right for Your Family?

A geriatric care manager (GCM), also called life manager or aging life care coordinator, specializes ...

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multigenerational family at home looking at tablet Photo by Jovanmandic Dreamstime. A geriatric care manager (GCM), aka life manager or aging life care coordinator, helps older adults and families meet the needs of aging.
June 24, 2022

Signs of Elder Abuse

Know the signs of elder abuse so you can protect your loved one from physical ...

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know the elder abuse Ian Allenden Dreamstime - young caregiver being aggressive toward older woman in wheelchair. Know signs of elder abuse to protect loved ones from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and how to report it.
June 3, 2022

Eating Disorders in Older Adults

Seniors Guide looks at the realities of eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and ...

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sad thin older man Photo by Ruslan Huzau Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and bulimia, and at impacts, symptoms, and action steps.