Category Archives: Caregiving
The Godspeed Caregiver
Your role as caregiver ended more than two years ago. You find yourself compelled to make a difference in the lives of other caregivers. You share information readily with caregivers in the earlier stages, or you start a business dedicated … Continue reading
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The Transitioning Caregiver
You’ve been a caregiver over a period of several years and have recently made a decision about your role as caregiver. Or, your care recipient’s condition has taken a turn for the worse and you know his time is very … Continue reading
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The Pragmatic Caregiver
You’ve been caregiver for an extended period of time. You’ve been through it all: hospital admission and discharges; short-term rehab stays in nursing homes; a vast array of community services. You may appear to doubt the advice given by health … Continue reading
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The Entrenched Caregiver
You’ve been involved in your care recipient’s care for a few years. Your involvement is almost daily–if not constant. Your care recipient may live with you–or your involvement means that your day is structured to be available to your care … Continue reading
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The Freshman Caregiver
This is your entry into the caregiving role. This is your time to experiment, to get your feet wet and see what works. This is your opportunity to learn how the health care industry works with, or in some cases, … Continue reading
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Advice for Family Members
If the stress of being a caregiver is wearing you down and you need caregiver support, you are not alone. It’s easy to forget about your own needs when you are a caregiver. But doing that takes a toll on … Continue reading
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Advice for Friends
Advice for the friends of someone who is sick and their role as caregivers. Times of illness can strike unexpectedly and hit hard. Because of the physical and emotional effects of this, it’s important for us to have some stress management … Continue reading
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Stages of Caregiving
Adapted from Denise Brown’s The Caregiving Years at www.caregiving.com. One way to think about caregiving is to see it as a set of stages. Also, the time spent in each stage will be different for everyone. Your care recipient’s chronic condition … Continue reading
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Twenty-four-seven
When caregivers are on call 24/7, they are often so selfless in their care of a loved one that they neglect to take care of themselves. Did you know caregivers have a higher than normal incidence of getting sick? They … Continue reading
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Ten Tips for Family Caregivers
Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself with respite breaks often. Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it. When people offer to help, accept the … Continue reading
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