Articles On:caregivers

October 18, 2023

Know When an Aging Loved One Needs Home Care

When an aging adult begins to need support at home, they may be hesitant to ...

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loving hands - elderly and younger person grasping hands. Image by Chotiphusit Phuriphatmethadol. Know When Aging Loved One Needs Home Care
July 5, 2023

‘Dear Sweet Mama’ Highlights Pandemic Caregiving 

WESTMINSTER, Md. — During the early days of the pandemic, Julie Peatt Cassaday took an ...

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During the pandemic, Julie Peatt Cassaday's mother was in a nursing home. Cassaday's caregiving experience inspired a book, “Dear Sweet Mama.”
July 3, 2023

Frustrated Caregiver Speaks Up

A frustrated caregiver is stressed out by the demands and criticisms of her 89-year-old mother ...

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An unhappy woman being cared for by her daughter, a frustrated caregiver. Image from Satjawat Boomtanataweepol 1
May 31, 2023

Self-Care and Caregiving: Accepting Help

As loved ones age and need greater care, family members may become their caregivers – ...

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Spring setting caregiving Pojoslaw
May 17, 2023

Helping a Parent in Managing a Chronic Disease

When you’re involved with helping a loved one in managing a chronic disease, especially as ...

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a daughter with her ill father, from Monkey Business Images. for article on caregivers managing a chronic disease in their loved one
January 10, 2023

Ideas for the Long-Distance Caregiver

If you can’t be with your aging parent but you’re concerned about monitoring their safety ...

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older mom and daughter video chat. Image by Chingyunsong, Dreamstime. For article on long-distance caregiving.
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.
May 9, 2022

Tips on Caregiving for Dementia Patients

Seniors Guide offers 5 tips on caregiving for dementia patients, from caring for oneself to ...

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elderly couple photo by Fotoluminate Dreamstime. Wise caregiving for dementia patients includes caring for the caregiver and understanding what to expect from Alzheimer's and other dementias.