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Becoming a Family Caregiver for an Ailing Loved One

Taking on the responsibility of providing full-time care for an aging or disabled loved one can be a rewarding experience. Being a primary caregiver helps you rest assured that your loved one is receiving compassionate care from someone who will go a… Read More
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How to Choose the Best Home Care Provider for Your Parents

Choosing the correct home care provider for your aging parents is a huge responsibility. This person will be looking after the needs of those who taught you to walk, talk, and care for yourself. To ensure your parents are well cared for in their gold… Read More
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New RAISE Report Outlines 5 Goals to Improve Lives of Family Caregivers

Recommendations to create a national strategy would aid 48 million Americans caring for a loved one by Nancy LeaMond, AARP, October 12, 2021 The challenges of being a family caregiver have generally been viewed as a private, personal matter. But in a… Read More
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When It's A Child's Turn to Take Care of Mom or Dad: A Caregiver Agreement May Be in Order

As our parents become elderly and infirm, the parent-child relationship is often reversed. Our parents are no longer taking care of us, and now it’s our turn to take care of them. However, many seniors are reluctant to admit that their bodies, or t… Read More
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Aging in Place: A Real Choice

As people age, they may be faced with making the decision as to whether to move out of their existing home where they have raised family. Too often, these homes are not conducive to the physical challenges that elders may face in their advancing year… Read More
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Talking Through Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is complex. A person living with the disease is easily overwhelmed by their surrounding environment. Their speech and behavior may be disorganized and delusional. Concentration is limited and appropriate emotional responses minimal. Com… Read More
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HOW TO CARE FOR A PARENT WITH DEMENTIA

Caring for an aging parent can be challenging, especially if they are suffering from conditions that affect their cognition and behavior, such as dementia. There are instances when parents might resist care from their loved one, and it can be frustra… Read More
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