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Caregiver Support Feature Writer: Mary King

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.


Feature Writer Articles in Caregiver Support

Elderly Improve Health by Reading & Mind Games
As the elderly population continues to grow, scientists seek innovative ways to treat diseases of old age. Proper diet, exercise & thinking activities may slow dementia.
Caregiver Qualities Influence Client Behavior
Adapting to an Alzheimer's patient's world and using laughter as therapy are 2 significant methods caregivers can use to cope with dementia and other diseases of aging.
Holiday and Birthday Gifts for Home Caregivers
The home caregiver for an elderly person with Alzheimer's disease or a child with a severe disability may have to use a sensible Christmas list or birthday wish list.
How a Caregiver Stops an Unsafe Elderly Driver
Forcing an elderly person to give up driving may lead to arguments and resentment. Caregivers need to realize that stopping an unsafe elderly driver may save a life.
Caregivers Worry About Holidays & Older Drivers
The holidays mean increased traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. What can a caregiver do when an elderly driver wants to take a long distance trip to see relatives?


Contributing Articles in Caregiver Support

Caring for the Caregiver
When a caregiver operates on little sleep and seldom receives back up, burnout results. The burnout can cause a double problem because then two people need care.
Facing Thanksgiving After Loss
The first Thanksgiving after a loss is hard, but there are some things that can be done to help the family cope.
How to Plan a Funeral
Get help planning a funeral with these suggestions and a checklist of things to do.
Family Leave for Military Exigency, Caregivers
Military deployment and its effects on families are sudden and lasting. On October 28, 2009, a new law, H.R. 2647, expanded FMLA coverage for military families.
When Kids Have the Flu
A calm, soothing environment can encourage a speedy recovery for young kids who have fallen sick.