Caregiving, General
Being a family caregiver is a tremendous responsibility - which is why caregiver support and respite care are such popular topics. Caregiver stress doesn't mean you don't love your child or spouse or parent any less, it just means you're a caring human being trying to do the best you can under often difficult circumstances. People with disabilities - and those who care for them - need to understand the approaches that will ensure the best experience for both parties. Learn more about being a family caregiver here.
As a caregiver, it’s your job to keep track of pills, tablets and capsules. What do you do if they get spilled and you have no idea which is which? Here’s a great resource to help you keep meds straight.
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Can Personal Care Attendants Fly Free?
Personal care attendants now accompany wheelchair users for free on Canadian airlines as long as their services are needed in flight, according to a new law.
Caregiver Wanted: Finding Caregivers in the 21st Century with Craigslist
Discover how to find a reliable caregiver to fit your personal and medical needs as well as your personality. One woman describes her experience finding personal care attendants online at CraigsList...
Caregiving for a Spouse, Keeping it Mutual
Alan Troop is a quadriplegic whose caregiver helps him accomplish daily living tasks. Troop's personal care attendant is his wife, Susie. He discusses the fine line between caregiver and spouse and...
Being a Caregiver for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities
When it comes to caring for an adult with a cognitive impairment, the decisions can become quite complex. Check out the top 10 issues to consider before accepting the role of caregiver to an adult...
"The relationship between a person with a disability and their caregiver is a unique and powerful relationship. Learn how to keep mutual respect in an assistance relationship, and avoid damaging "...
Tips for Traveling with Your Caregiver
Check out these tips for traveling with a caregiver or personal care attendant from an experienced traveler with a disability. Travel should be fun, so be sure to review your budget, negotiate travel...
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