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- Care Facility Evaluation Checklists
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- Downsizing Your Home
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- Respite
- Tips for Easy Moving
- Weighing your Housing Options
- Adult Day Services
- Aging in Place
- Caregiver Burnout
- Caregiver Support
- Dealing with Grief & Guilt
- Geriatric Care Managers: How They Can Help
- Get Organized: Tools for Caregiving
- Handling Dementia Behaviors
- Senior Driving Issues
- Nursing Homes
- Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care Communities
- Adult Day Care Services
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What Is…Respite Care?
Respite care is the temporary relief provided to a caregiver when someone else assumes his or her role as caregiver. Respite can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks or even months. Respite care is particularly important for family caregivers, who often juggle multiple responsibilities in addition to their caregiving duties. The pressures of caregiving can lead to caregiver burnout, a critical point when a caregiver is no longer able to take care of his or her loved...Read the rest of this article »
Coping Strategies for Caregivers: 4 Ways to Make it Through
Hi everyone, My last post addressed coping strategies for caregivers, a topic I believe can never be exhausted. So this post will continue the theme. This month I’m presenting several important strategies with a philosophical bent. To make the most of these strategies, take the time to think about what’s really important to you. 1. Open Your Hearts It is important to be “tuned in to” our loved ones when we are with them. This includes telephone conversations. During...Read the rest of this article »
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