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Caring for an Aging Parent
Caring for an aging parent can be challenging. As a caregiver, you play a vital role in taking care of your loved one by understanding the demands on your time and mental well-being. Undoubtedly, caregiving is a satisfying experience, but it also comes with various daily challenges. The following are tips on how you might…
Read MoreIn the Midst of Grief, there is Hope
Grief is an emotion that is not exclusively associated with losing someone you love. In fact, you may find that you experience grief when you change jobs, (i.e. retirement or being fired) or when there is a significant change in you or your loved one’s physical or mental health. For caregiver Donna O’Donnell Figurski, grief…
Read More7 Tips for Providing Personal Care for a Senior: A Guide for Caregivers
Perhaps your mom was recently diagnosed with dementia, or your grandfather suffered a broken bone after a nasty fall. Whatever the reason, there comes a time in many adults lives when they become caregiver for someone who once provided care for them. The following are seven important care considerations should you find that your loved…
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