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Caring for the Caregiver: How to Help Prevent Caregiver Burnout

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By: Kathleen Klein

Facing Thanksgiving After Loss: How to Survive Thanksgiving When a Family Member is Missing

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Jayne Mays

How to Plan a Funeral: Funeral Planning Advice and Checklist

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Charlotte Walters

Family Leave for Military Exigency, Caregivers: H.R. 2647 Expands Family and Medical Leave Act Coverage

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Linda Ashar

Three Essential Estate Planning Legal Documents: The Living Will, Power of Attorney, and Last Will and Testament

In: Elder Care Legal Issues

By: Vanessa Cross

When Kids Have the Flu: Comforting, Feeding and Entertaining Children Who Are Home Sick

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Gabi Larson

Get Paid to be a Caregiver for Elderly Parents: Pay Family Caregiver and Help Aging Mom or Dad

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By: Nellene Teubner Plouffe

Adult Day Care Centers: A Long Term Caregiving Option for Senior Homecare

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By: Patricia Davis

New Ideas in Long Term Care for Elderly, Seniors: Smart, Cheaper Lessons from Abroad about Community-Based Aging Care

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

In Home Care for Elderly Adults: Long Term Care Information for Seniors

In: In-home Senior Care

By: Patricia Davis

Hospice Referral Criteria, Non-cancer Patients: Guidelines for So-called Terminal Diseases May Be Inappropriate

In: Hospices

By: George Daleiden

Power of Attorney Abuse is a Crime: Financial Elder Abuse by a POA or DPOA is More Than a Civil Offense

In: Elder Care Legal Issues

By: George Daleiden

Loved Ones and Assisted Living: How to Smooth the Transition to a Care Facility

In: Senior Care Facilities

By: Kathleen Klein

Medicare-Paid Hospice Services and Reimbursement: Four Hospice Patient Service Levels Medicare Requires and Reimburses

In: Hospices

By: George Daleiden

Retirement Living Choices: Independent Living, Assisted Living and In-Home Care Options

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Ginny Temple

Who's Caring for the Caregiver? Six Tips for Avoiding Caregivers' Burnout

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Hospice Origins, Founders, Growth and Beliefs: How The Hospice Model of Palliative End-of-Life Care Emerged

In: Hospices

By: George Daleiden

Terminal-Palliative Sedation in End-of-Life Care: A Comparison of Terminal Sedation and Euthanasia in Hospice Care

In: Hospices

By: George Daleiden

Saving Yourself from Caregiver Burnout: Five Practical Tips to Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Caregiving

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By: JoAnn Sardo

The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver Education is Key to Coping with this Devastating Illness

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By: JoAnn Sardo

Ten Practical Tips for the First-Time Caregiver: Living and Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia

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By: JoAnn Sardo

Emotional Challenges for Elderly Parents: How to Handle the Many Emotions of Aging Parents

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By: Melody Hicks

Avoid a Power Struggle With a Sick Child: Practical Tips for Effectively Communicating With Ill Children

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Legal Advice – How to Stop an Elder From Driving: Review of The Boomer’s Guide to Aging Parents, by Carolyn Rosenblatt

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

CareCalendar to Help Family and Friends in Need: This Online Calendar is a Timesaver when Trying to Assist Others

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Joanne LaSpina

New Research on Alzheimer's: Frena Gray-Davidson Presents a Brand New View of Alzheimer's

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Frena Gray-Davidson's New Alzheimer's Book: Review of Alzheimer's 911: Help, Hope and Healing for the Caregiver

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Plan Ahead for Elderly Parents: When Caring for Aging Parents, Some Basic Information is Needed

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Marianne Lepa

Interfaith Presents Caregiver Conference: Workshops and Information for Family Member Caregivers

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

The Everything Guide to Caring for Aging Parents: A New Caregiver Book Review for People Taking Care of Their Parents

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Research on Alzheimer's Causes and Prevention: The Latest Findings on What Causes Alzheimer's Disease

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Latest Research on Alzheimer's Treatment: Effectiveness of Drugs and Supplements to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How to Select a Live-In Caregiver: Guidelines to Help Choose the Best In-Home Companion

In: In-home Senior Care

By: JoAnn Sardo

Coping With Dementia Symptoms: Agnosia is a Common Contributor to Delusions in Dementia Patients

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Selecting a Memory Care Facility: Moving a Loved One into Assisted Living

In: Senior Care Facilities

By: JoAnn Sardo

How to Relate to Elderly Parents: Ways to Help Improve a Relationship with Aging Parents

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Relating to Aging Parents: Why Relationships with Elderly Parents Need to Evolve

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Online Video Resources for Family Caregivers: Caregiver Education Online Can Help Families Caring for Seniors

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Dementia Diagnosis in Family Members: What to do Before/After a Diagnosis of Dementia in Spouse or Parent

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents: Who is in Charge when Dealing with Aging or Ill Parents?

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Effective Communication Skills for Caregivers: Create a Better Life by Improving Interpersonal Communication

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Assertive Communication Skills for Caregivers: How Caregivers Can Communicate Effectively with Family Members

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caregiver Role in Using a CPAP Machine: Ways Spouse Benefits While Helping Patient Adjust to CPAP

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Getting Started Using a CPAP Machine: Tips on Starting and Adjusting to CPAP Therapy

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

How to Prevent Caregiver Holiday Blues: For Family Caregivers, Holiday Health is the First Priority

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How to Prevent Caregiver Christmas Depression: Caregivers can Maintain Holiday Health by Managing Christmas Burden

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Managing Your Parents' Money: An Elder-Care Conversation You Have to Have

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Fraser Sherman

How to Improve Communication in the Family: Caregivers: Fix Family Communication Problems to Ease Stress

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How to Deal with Feelings & Family Communication: Caregivers Can Use Feelings to Improve Communication in the Family

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Geriatric Care for Elderly Parents: Review of Dr. Dennis McCullough’s My Mother Your Mother

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

What Happens When We Die? Physical Changes and Organ Shut Down Occurs Before and During Death

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Mia Carter

How to Take Care of a Dying Patient: End of Life Issues & End of Life Care Needs of the Terminal Patient

In: Hospices

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Causes and Prevention of Alzheimer's: Dr. Daniel G. Amen Offers Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caring for Aging Parents: Understanding "Aging in Place" and "Slow Medicine" Can Help

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How to Talk To a Dying Person: What to Say to the Terminally Ill During the Dying Process

In: Hospices

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Elder Care Family Meetings: Discussing Helping Aging Parents

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By: Fraser Sherman

Health Care for Elderly Parents: Understanding Dr. Dennis McCullough’s "Slow Medicine"

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

What Family Caregivers Need: How Caregivers Can Tell Family and Friends How to Help

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

When Caregiver Burden is Too High: How To Ask for Help from Family - and Get it

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

The Elder Care Challenge: Accepting Help: Those Caring for Elders at Home Can Learn to Enlist More Help

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Lessen Caregiver Burden by Accepting Help: Knowing How to Accept Support Can Help Overburdened Caregivers

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Moving Your Parents into Your House: Elder Care at Your Home

In: In-home Senior Care

By: Fraser Sherman

Manage Caregiver Stress: Family Caregivers Need Support to Prevent Burnout & Reduce Stress

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Crisis Mode and Caregiver Stress: Prevent Burnout When Caring for a Chronically Ill Loved One

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By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caring for Elderly Parents: A Geriatric Care Manager Can Help Long Distance Caregivers

In: In-home Senior Care

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Inside the Minds of the Dying: What Happens During and After Death

In: Hospices

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Depression in the Elderly: Consequences, Symptoms and Treatment of Depression in Old Age

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Memory Loss in the Elderly: What Causes Forgetfulness? Is it Always Alzheimer’s or Dementia?

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caring for Alzheimer's Patients: How to Help Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients With Daily Activities

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Intermittent Home Health Care: What's the Difference Between Private Duty and Intermittent Care?

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Caregiving and Elder Law Attorneys: Why Senior and Other Family Caregivers Need Legal Advice

In: Elder Care Legal Issues

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

What is Hospice? When Patients are at the End of Life, Hospice can Help

In: Hospices

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients: Ways Caregivers Can Support Loved Ones With Alzheimer's Disease

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Dorit Sasson

Home Health Care Options: When and How to Get In Home Caregiver Help

In: In-home Senior Care

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Stress Management for Caregivers: Prevent Caregiver Burnout With Simple Stress Reduction Techniques

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

The Nursing Home Decision: How to Find the Best Way of Caring for Parents and Sick Loved Ones

In: Senior Care Facilities

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Help for Family Caregivers: Utilizing Caregiver Resources Can Improve Quality of Life

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Signs of Caregiver Burnout: How Family Caregivers Can Recognize Their Own Depression

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Family Caregivers and Burnout: Two Simple Ways to Ease Caregiver Depression & Improve Health

In: Caregiver Support (general)

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

An Overview of Dementia: Causes and Effects of Dementia on the Patient and Family Caregiver

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Deal With Delusions and Dementia: Tips for Family Caregivers on Dealing With Delusional Behavior

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How To Care For An Elderly Parent: Baby Boomers Taking Care of Aging Family Members

In: Caring for Family Members

By: Lin Burress

Book Review of Mom's Cancer: Strategies, Support and Help for Caregivers

In: Caregiver Resources

By: Irene Taylor

Reasons To Favour Nursing Homes: Care Homes Should Be Taken into Consideration for the Elderly

In: Senior Care Facilities

By: Maria Zain

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