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Caregiving

Caregiving is one of the most selfless acts a person can do and so many people around the world and don’t even know that they are doing it!
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So I’m watching a younger friend in what from my vantage point looks like a life and death struggle of values and wills about how to deal with his failing parents.             His father’s now 89; his mother’s 86, and they’re...
It is still amazing that so many people are affected by dementia in North America and around the world. The hardships that both the patient and family endure are heart breaking. Most people want to stay at home as...
Sundowning is a symptom of some forms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Many call it “late day confusion”. If a loved one or patient shows more agitation and confusion by the late afternoon or evening, this is considered sundowning....
As I go through many days in my life, I am amazed with the number of people that are in a caregiving role. Many are the sandwich generation, too and working full time. On the same note, there are many...
We have worked with many adult children lately who were emptying and preparing the family home for sale. They were tired and emotionally drained trying to be the “glue” in the family. This week I asked a son, “Did you...
It is interesting that when we hear certain words, like palliative care, our minds tend to focus on the negativity surrounding the word or phrase. While palliative care can seem daunting to some, the fact is it can whatever...
What is one of the most important things you can do when caring for an aging loved one? Care for yourself! I learned this lesson as a former co-caregiver for my own aging parents. Caregiving can easily become a...
Aging or recovering from an illness can bring a new set of challenges. You might need help with everyday tasks like getting dressed or preparing meals. But the thought of leaving your home for a care facility can be...
Chances are good that you have played a game or two of hide-and-go-seek in your time. One designated person will go on a merry chase to find other players. Caregivers (those individuals helping and supporting others due to disability,...
When someone at home needs some extra health care it may be helpful to adapt your home in some of the following ways. Perhaps the person will need to stay in bed or is unable to move around very much....