Articles On:caregivers

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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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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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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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.
March 25, 2022

Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver: ‘Laughing with My Father’

Phil Perkins tells of being a Parkinson’s disease caregiver for his father, of sharing memories ...

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Father And Son Talking At Home Fizkes Dreamstime. Phil Perkins tells of being a Parkinson’s disease caregiver, of sharing memories and laughter during the last years of his father’s life.
February 28, 2022

The Benefits of Adult Day Services

Seniors who want to remain in their homes may find that the benefits of adult ...

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Games And Snacks In Adult Day Services Photo By Pressmaster Dreamstime. For article, The benefits of adult day services help seniors achieve the goal of aging in place while meeting many of their changing needs.