Caregivers

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Seniors and Driving: When to Start Driving Your Parents to Appointments

For seniors, driving is a sign of freedom. They can come and go as they please, and not have to depend on others for transportation. As your parent’s caregiver, you...
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Creating a Caregiver Circle of Support

Deciding to care for your aging parent in your own home is a noble, yet intimidating, task. Going through the aging process with your parent can be a rewarding journey....
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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Life is unpredictable. When it comes to your parent’s health, helping him or her be prepared is imperative. As your parent ages, unexpected health issues or a life-limiting illness may...
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Know Your Risks as a Caregiver

Providing care to your elderly or sick parent can be a rewarding job. There is the extra time spent together, special bonding and sharing those final moments as a family....
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Strategies for Managing Home Care Workers

You have decided to enlist the help of professional home care workers. Whether you have chosen a business that employs a team of workers or you have decided on just...
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Start the Discussion about End-of-Life

The conversation about end-of-life is a difficult one, especially when the caregiver must broach the subject with their parent or loved one. As the caregiver, you may be in denial...
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Technology for the Modern Day Caregiver

As a member of a family that is spread across the country or world, you may find it difficult to keep in touch with everyone and stay connected. As a...
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Balancing a Career as a Caregiver

Stepping up as a caregiver is a big responsibility and can take a lot out of you. Caring for your aging parent while balancing a full-time job is even more...
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Four Ways to Manage Stress as a Caregiver

Caring for an elderly or sick loved one is a difficult and stressful job, physically and emotionally. At some point, caregivers need to admit they cannot do everything and need...
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Coping as a Long-Distance Caregiver

By Marina Mails Bereavement Counselor II “I live in Chicago, and my 81 year old father lives in North Carolina. My dad has just been admitted to Hospice and is...