Try: Due to the demanding nature of caregiving caregivers often will need a break from the Care recipient (cr) getting help is essential for your health and your resilience is critical for the cr respite care provides short term breaks that relieve stress restore energy and promote balance in your life seeking support and maintaining […]
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When buying a cane consider style if you need to use your cane daily the traditional candy-cane style with a curved handle may not be…
Try: When buying a cane consider style if you need to use your cane daily the traditional candy-cane style with a curved handle may not be your best choice these can be difficult to grip several different handgrip styles and shapes are available choose the one that feels most comfortable canes with four feet offer […]
Due to the demanding nature of caregiving caregivers often will need a break from the Care recipient (cr) family members can often provide some help…
Try: Due to the demanding nature of caregiving caregivers often will need a break from the Care recipient (cr) family members can often provide some help and assistance to the caregiver the following are ways to encourage support and participation by family members talk openly and regularly keep everyone up to date about the cr’s […]
It can be overwhelming to be asked to make health care decisions for someone who is dying and no longer able to make his or…
Try: It can be overwhelming to be asked to make health care decisions for someone who is dying and no longer able to make his or her own decisions it is even more difficult if you do not have written or even verbal guidance how do you decide what type of care is right for […]
Choosing among the different options for care at the end of life can be difficult here are some questions that might help you determine what…
Try: Choosing among the different options for care at the end of life can be difficult here are some questions that might help you determine what is best for you and your family how long is this person expected to live what kind of end-of-life care is needed is the most likely caregiver able to […]
Respite care gives the busy caregiver a temporary break from the Care recipient (cr) the appropriate type of respite care depends on the needs of…
Try: Respite care gives the busy caregiver a temporary break from the Care recipient (cr) the appropriate type of respite care depends on the needs of the caregiver and the cr the following are common outside the home respite care options adult day centers are designed for older adults who can no longer manage independently […]
Respite care gives the busy caregiver a temporary break from the Care recipient (cr) the appropriate type of respite care depends on the needs of…
Try: Respite care gives the busy caregiver a temporary break from the Care recipient (cr) the appropriate type of respite care depends on the needs of the caregiver and the cr the following are common in-home respite care options in-home services generally they can be provided by volunteer or paid help occasionally or on a […]
How are you doing do you need someone to talk with would you like to go out for an hour or two i could stay…
Try: How are you doing do you need someone to talk with would you like to go out for an hour or two i could stay here while you are away who has offered to help you do you want me to work with them to coordinate our efforts can i help maybe walk the […]
Ask the doctor in charge since there is no cure what will happen next why are you suggesting this test or treatment will the treatment…
Try: Ask the doctor in charge since there is no cure what will happen next why are you suggesting this test or treatment will the treatment bring physical comfort will the treatment speed up or slow down the dying process what can we expect to happen in the coming days or weeks information references "caring […]
The ability to manage stress is important for caregivers if your methods of coping with stress aren’t helping your emotional and physical health it’s time…
Try: The ability to manage stress is important for caregivers if your methods of coping with stress aren’t helping your emotional and physical health it’s time to find healthier ones there are multiple healthy ways to manage and cope with stress you can either change the situation or change your reaction when deciding which option […]