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Caregiver Dilemma: How to Ask for Help |
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As modern medicine is helping a greater number of people live to more advanced ages, becoming a caregiver for a parent will be a reality for a larger percentage of the population. Of course, some have to become caregivers sooner than would be expected due to illness. No matter what caused the need for you to become a caregiver, you will find ...
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Nursing Homes: How Do You Know it is Time |
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One of the most difficult decisions that a caregiver will have to make is the decision to put their loved one into a nursing home. For those caregivers who love the ones they are caring for, this can be a heart wrenching decision. Many want to know how to know when it is time to move the person to a nursing home. Below are some things to ...
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Alzheimer's and Caregiving
Many people say they’ll never put Mom in a nursing home. This is easy to do when she’s healthy, but if she gets Alzheimer’s disease it becomes much more difficult.
The first thing you need to take into consideration is the safety of your ... Read More>>> |
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Depression or Dementia?
Determining whether a loved one has dementia or depression can often be difficult. This is because the two illnesses have so many similar symptoms. And studies have suggested that as many as half of dementia patients also have depression. So with ... Read More>>> |
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Why You Should Keep Caregiving Records
Being a caregiver is often a complex role and can vary widely depending on the needs of the care receiver / patient. In the beginning you may only be providing a few services such as help with shopping, transportation to doctor’s appointments, or light ... Read More>>> |
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Difficult Decisions
Difficult Decisions
When Siblings Do Not Agree On How to Care for An Aging Parent
As an owner of a senior home care agency, my heart goes out to those adult children who are in the midst of a difficult decision regarding aging parents. I am often on ... Read More>>> |
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