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Top Ten Things a Caregiver Needs from a Health Care Provider
1. Attention: The caregiver's
loved one may be the 27th similar case you've seen today; but to the
caregiver, this is Mom or Dad, Sister or Lover.
2.
Compassion: Be diligent in its application.
3. Time: A few moments of your undivided time is some of the
strongest medicine you'll ever administer—and it costs so very
little.
4. Respect: The person pushing the
wheelchair is also part-time bookkeeper, psychologist, dietitian,
insurance and incontinence expert, and a full-time general in the war
they are waging with this illness. They not only need your respect,
they DESERVE it...read more
Take Care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Featured Article
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Fighting Caregiver Fatigue
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By Kristine Dwyer, Staff Writer
Calvin’s day begins before 5 A.M. He knows
another exhausting day lies ahead. He allows himself only
enough time to have a cup of coffee and read the paper before
lying back down by his wife’s side until 6 A.M. when the daily
routine begins again; toileting, showering, dressing,
wheelchair transfers, laundry, meal preparation, housekeeping,
correspondence, paperwork, yard work, personal care...read more
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Guest Column
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Wrestling with Care
By David Gillaspie
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Caregiving in America is in great demand, from
adult foster home owners offering familiar surroundings, to
assisted living center staff patrolling hallways to answer assist
request buzzers and lights. Rehabilitation centers employ
physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists,
and the caregivers on site...read more
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Caretips
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Dealing with Hearing Loss
By Lisa Evans
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Imagine trying to have a conversation and
constantly having to ask your companions to repeat themselves;
or not being able to participate in a group discussion in the
common room because the TV is on and six people are chatting
around you. Sadly, this is the harsh reality of many seniors...read more
Share your tip, advice, resource or observation.
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Sharing Wisdom
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From Lucy in Maine
I have been caring for my mom (increasingly)
since 2000, after my father died. The last year has been
miserable. She has had pneumonia six times, maybe more. I have
taken FMLA and work about half time. I am broke. I am very
fortunate that my mom has the financial resources to help me out.
Her dementia and other illnesses are getting worse. I have no
support from my siblings. I have the best friends in the world and
a lot of us are in the same boat. My biggest tip:
Spend time with people who lift you up. Let people help you. Don't
think you can do it all yourself, because you can't.
From Nancy in Kentucky
The best therapy for an elderly person is to
have company and a friendly atmosphere.
The best ideas and solutions for taking care of your
loved one often come from other caregivers. Please post your ideas
and insights and we will share them with your fellow caregivers.
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