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 [...]
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Yes There Are Positive Benefits as Adult Caregiver
Caregiving is a rewarding experience as well as being a whole lot of work and being extremely stressful at times. Many people only hear about the negative aspects of being a caregiver for a family member; the positive impact of being a caregiver is seldom a focus of the media and general conversations about caregiving.
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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 [...]
