The role of caregiver is a timeless occupation but the name is a rather modern phrase. Broken down, the word “care” means the treatment or attention received when in need and the word “giver” refers to someone who provides an object or service. Put together and “caregiver” means someone who provides nurturing attention and treatment [...]
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How to Manage Caregiving of a Terminally Ill Loved One
Caring for a terminally ill loved one can turn really stressful and really painful really quickly. This is a good reason to seek out a lot of help if you are going to be in the position of being the primary caretaker for a loved one who is terminally ill. Don’t try to do the [...]
Your Caregiver Role
Acting as a caregiver for a sick parent is difficult enough in and of itself, but one thing that often increases the stress is the way different siblings deal with the crisis. Too often, one sibling ends up shouldering the entire burden, which causes bad feelings all around. The siblings who are not helping with [...]
Is Family Caregiving Better Than Institutional Care?
Assuming the role of caregiver for a loved one can be challenging and with the amount of stress and aggravation that comes with the job, you would think that the caregiver would rather turn the loved one over to a nursing home or other organized care facility. However, the opposite it true! While the trials [...]
Starting Out Right – The Family Meeting
When it becomes clear that a family member requires care, it can be a daunting position to. Too often, when faced with this prospect, families tend to allow one family member to take the lead
