Try: Due to the stressful nature of caregiving many caregivers cgs will become tired and worn down once the cg is burnt out caregiving is no longer a healthy option for either the cg or the Care recipient (cr) a list of the common signs of burnout is shown below review the list to see […]
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Caring for others often places large amounts of stress on the caregiver although caregivers are often isolated from others it’s essential that you receive the…
Try: Caring for others often places large amounts of stress on the caregiver although caregivers are often isolated from others it’s essential that you receive the emotional support you need so you don’t lose that capacity share what you’re going through with someone else turn to a trusted friend or family member join a support […]
What they do provide care for a person who is near the end of life keep the person who is dying as comfortable and pain-free…
Try: What they do provide care for a person who is near the end of life keep the person who is dying as comfortable and pain-free as possible provide care in the home or in a hospice facility support the family in providing in-home or end-of-life care what to know about costs hospice services charge […]
The national council on aging a private group has a free service called benefitscheckup this service can help you find federal and state benefit programs…
Try: The national council on aging a private group has a free service called benefitscheckup this service can help you find federal and state benefit programs that may help your family these programs can help pay for prescription drugs heating bills housing meal programs and legal services benefitscheckup also can help you find financial assistance […]
When families begin the legal planning process there are a number of strategies and legal documents they need to discuss depending on the family situation…
Try: When families begin the legal planning process there are a number of strategies and legal documents they need to discuss depending on the family situation and the applicable state laws some or all of the following terms and documents may be introduced by the lawyer hired to assist in this process broadly speaking these […]
What they do help you deal with any stress you may be feeling help you understand your feelings such as anger sadness or feeling out…
Try: What they do help you deal with any stress you may be feeling help you understand your feelings such as anger sadness or feeling out of control and overwhelmed help develop plans for unexpected or sudden events what to know about costs professional mental health counselors charge by the hour there may be big […]
Advance directives for financial and estate management must be created while the Care recipient (cr) still can make these decisions sometimes referred to as having…
Try: Advance directives for financial and estate management must be created while the Care recipient (cr) still can make these decisions sometimes referred to as having legal capacity to make decisions these directives may include some or all of the following a will indicates how a person person’s assets and estate will be distributed upon […]
Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr symptoms of depression are a side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs you’re particularly at risk…
Try: Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr symptoms of depression are a side effect of many commonly prescribed drugs you’re particularly at risk if you’re taking multiple medications while the mood-related side effects of prescription medication can affect anyone older adults are more sensitive because as we age our bodies become less […]
Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr depression in older adults and the elderly is often linked to physical illness which can increase…
Try: Depression is unfortunately common in some care recipients cr depression in older adults and the elderly is often linked to physical illness which can increase the risk for depression symptoms of depression can also occur as part of medical problems such as dementia or as a side effect of prescription drugs it’s important to […]
Some care recipients cr may feel grief over the death of a pet pets often enrich the cr’s life and provide companionship emotional support and…
Try: Some care recipients cr may feel grief over the death of a pet pets often enrich the cr’s life and provide companionship emotional support and unconditional love given the intense bond most of us share with our animals it’s natural to feel devastated by feelings of grief and sadness when a pet dies while […]