Tag Archive: caregiving
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Preventing Teen Suicide: Common Questions About How to Keep Teens Safe
It’s a difficult topic to think about—no one wants to believe that their child would consider suicide. Teens who have recently experienced the death of a loved one may be...
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How to Communicate with your Grieving Teen
Adolescence can be an exciting time of self-discovery and identity development. However, as adolescents seek more independence, families may find this time filled with disagreements and periods of irritability...
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When Your Child Is Having a Meltdown: Tips for Keeping Your Cool
After the loss of a loved one, your child may become upset at circumstances that would normally feel minor. Although these meltdowns can feel distressing to parents, they often function...
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Holiday Travel and Serious Illness
When a loved one is sick, figuring out how to coordinate holiday gatherings can be a real challenge, particularly if you have family that lives far away. Before deciding what...
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Hospice Care: Dealing with Family Conflict
When a loved one has a serious illness, it is natural for family to gather to spend time together and provide support. Family dynamics are complex and unique. However, the...
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Caregiving and Back Injuries: Prevention is Key
In a job where being able to move freely is essential, back injuries can be career-ending. By definition, caregiving requires assisting others in the activities of daily living when they...
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Should My Child Attend the Funeral?
Kids Path counselors are often asked, “Is it a good idea for my child to attend our loved one’s funeral or memorial service?” Our response to this question varies because...
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The Selfless Act of Self-Care
When caregiving for a loved one who is seriously ill or nearing death, taking care of yourself often falls to the bottom of your priority list. “I’ll be fine,” “Don’t...
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Caregiving for the Aging Senses Part 3: Hearing
Hearing is a degenerative sense, meaning that it naturally deteriorates with age. The tiny hairs in our ears (called stereocilia) that process sound become damaged with age and exposure to...
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