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.
This haunting body painting served as a form of PTSD treatment for Madeline Goldstein, who was sole caregiver for her leukemia-stricken daughter.
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
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Celebrities Affected by Alzheimer's Offer Hope to Caregivers
Few families have not been touched in some way, either in their family or their social network, by this growing epidemic. Celebrities touched by Alzheimer's include the Reagan family, Angie Dickinson,...
Caregiving: A Balancing Act. Here's Help to Keep You Sane
In this busy world, it’s the last thing you want to think about. However, right now, as you rush about your hectic life, you are one of the lucky ones. There are 15 million unpaid caregivers who...
Building a Healthy, Supportive Environment for Differently-Abled Children
Families living with a disability face some unique challenges, but in today’s world there are many opportunities for disabled children to live full, active and exciting lives.
EMDR Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
People with PTSD have a new therapy to try: EMDR treatment. Find out how EMDR treatment helped the author deal with caregiver stress after her daughter nearly died.
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...
Self-Care System Critical to Emotional, Physical Health of Caregivers
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...
