You Are Where You Are Supposed To Be
by Rhea
I was just talking with a lady yesterday who has been staying home with her dear mother for several years. Her mom is in her 80's now and is starting to go downhill a bit. My friend said that altho . . . keep reading
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Traumatic Brain Injury Overview
Life is good! Things are going along fine--until…there is a sudden event in the life of a loved one that brings everything to a screeching halt. Life, as you knew it, will never be the same again. . . . keep reading
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Caregiver Well-Being
Do you have days when you wonder if you'll make it through to the end of the day? You have expended so much energy and the person you are caring for seems to be in much better health than you are. . . . keep reading
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The Dementia Puzzle
Are you caring for a person with a type of dementia, and just don't understand why they seem to "get" some things "sometimes" and not at other times. Why are there such huge "gaps" that make caregivin . . . keep reading
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Dementia Behaviors and Caregiving
Are you the caregiver for a person with a type of dementia? Do you often feel at a loss to know how to deal with your loved one's behaviors? Are you or others upset by the behavior of the person with . . . keep reading
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Urinary Incontinence
Caring for a loved one who needs special care for bladder or bowel control difficulties can be an unpleasant task. The good news is: there are effective solutions for managing urinary incontinence tha . . . keep reading
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Tips for Coping with Arthritis
Arthritis, or inflammation of a joint, is one of the most common ailments in older adults. There are over 100 types of arthritis, some of which can lead to crippling and deformity. Do you or someone y . . . keep reading
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Healthy Caregiving
There are numerous things caregivers can do to maintain a healthy, positive outlook. Often, it's easy to get caught up in the moment, and forget to be compassionate. Ask yourself, "Would I like to be . . . keep reading
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Arthritis Awareness for Caregivers
As our bodies age, we sometimes have complaints of muscle aches, joint pain, stiffness and other similar maladies. Often the word "arthritis" comes to mind. Just what is "arthritis" and how many peopl . . . keep reading
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Stress-Busters and Coping Tips
As a caregiver, when the daily stressors of life mount up, it's easy for a "mole hill" to quickly become a "mountain." Sometimes it's so easy to overlook the small things that used to give you pleasur . . . keep reading
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Support for Elder Caregivers
Care for the elderly can be difficult and stressful for a number of reasons. The challenges presented to adults who care for the elderly, who are either family or friends, often create issues within . . . keep reading
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Senior Nutrition Articles
Aging isn't a choice -- it's a mandate of life. If you are living you are aging each and every day. We start aging from the day we are born. And our society is living longer and longer every year. . . . keep reading
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Safety and Elder Care
Caring for an aging parent, elderly spouse or close friend presents challenges to any family situation. And if the situation strikes suddenly, such as a crisis, it becomes even more challenging and st . . . keep reading
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