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If you are caring for an elderly parent, spouse or loved one, you are not alone. You have come to the right place for answers and support. The general section covers issues like caregiver burnout and depression, and gives gentle encouragement and how-to’s on caring for the caregiver.
In Caring for Family Members, you will learn how to deal with the challenging symptoms - such as delusions - presented by patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. Issues relating to family relationships can be found in this section and in our blog.
The Hospice section will help you grasp hospice care and matters of death and dying, including what to say to dying patients.
You will find help with nursing and in-home care, and legal issues throughout the site. If you don't find what you are looking for please, contact me.
Caregivers Struggle Through the Holiday Season
In: Caregiver Support (general)
A caregiver may face depressing decisions during the holiday season. Forgoing certain family traditions adds to the stress of caring for an Alzheimer's patient at home. more...
Alzheimer's Dementia and Memory Loss
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Who can say what it's like living with a loved one that has Alzheimer's disease or dementia? The primary home caregiver copes with the difficulties every single day. more...
Caregivers Monitor Elderly Christmas Shopping
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Elderly people with memory loss, particularly those in the earlier stages of Alzheimer's disease, may lose savings and income to holiday shopping gimmicks and sales. more...
When Grown Children Argue Over Parent Eldercare
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Adult sons and daughters who don't get along may not agree on caregiving decisions for an elderly parent. Aging family members should plan ahead for long-term care. more...
Holiday Entertaining Limited in Caregiver Home
In: Caregiver Support (general)
The holidays present special problems for older seniors and elderly people with Alzheimer's disease. Caregivers may want to modify activities to keep a peaceful holiday. more...
Caregivers See the Positive Side of Elderly Care
In: Caregiver Support (general)
Caregivers carry a heavy burden of responsibilities and obligations. Personal rewards outweigh the sacrifices of caring for an elderly parent for many sons and daughters. more...
Elderly Women are Easy Home Crime Targets
In: Caregiver Support (general)
ID theft among elderly women can go unnoticed until it's too late. Widows with good bank accounts are prime targets for a home robbery. more...
Home Care-Giving Duties Demand Higher Education
An adult child who blindly steps into the role of caregiver for an elderly parent is in for a surprise. Care-giving takes compassion, management-level skills & endurance. more...
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