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.
Caregiver stress is a major concern in any situation, but especially when the patient has a degenerative disease such as ALS. Doctors present research findings gleaned from caregiver surveys about what works best to decrease stress.
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.
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 and offers advice for posting a caregiver ad.
Caregiver Wanted: Finding Caregivers in the 21st Century with Craigslist
A recent study about caregivers and caregiver support says self-care is critical to the well-being of caregivers themselves. Learn more about the emotional and physical impact of stress on caregivers.
Self-Care System Critical to Emotional, Physical Health of Caregivers
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Pill I.D. Mystery? Caregivers go to Pillbox
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...
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...
Caregiver Burnout: What to Watch Out For and What to Do
A practical guide for determining when you've reached your limits and how to cope with burnout when functioning as a caregiver for someone, whether parent, spouse, child, or client.
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...
Caregiving and Depression a Common Combination
Caring for someone with a disability can be physically and emotionally exhausting, as continually sacrificing your needs for those of others can trigger the blues. Learn how to recognize the symptoms...
"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 "...
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