Acting as a caregiver is never an easy task, but if the patient you are looking after has dementia, it becomes an even more difficult burden. Patients with dementia often cannot be left alone, and you have to worry not only about taking care of their health but also their safety. Plus, as the dementia [...]
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Feeling Overwhelmed About Caregiving?
It is quite normal to feel overwhelmed when faced with assuming the role of caregiver. There are a number of people in this country who are now taking care of their parents in their declining years. You may have actually been a caregiver for years without realizing it before an accident or event changed your [...]
VIDEO – CBS Looks at Caregiving
Ran across this video and thought I would share it with you all. Watch CBS Videos Online
The Caregiving Journey
Great advances in medicine and knowledge of nutrition and health have created a booming aging population. This means that at some point, you may find yourself serving as caregiver to an elderly parent, spouse or some other loved one. The primary group of caregivers in this country is not found in nursing facilities or other [...]
Communicating with the Cognitatively Impaired
When you are in the role of caregiver, sometimes it can be difficult to talk with your loved one, especially if they have some type of cognitive impairment. How do you know if they truly understanding what you are saying to them? Choosing the right words and conveying the right message can be difficult, especially [...]
