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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Caregiver
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Caregiver Caregiving is a rewarding job. There is no better feeling than the feeling of fulfillment that you can get after being able to provide care to a person who needs it. However, even though it looks easy from an...
The Benefits of Having a 24/7 Caregiver for an Elderly Loved One
The Benefits of Having a 24/7 Caregiver for an Elderly Loved One Elderly adults commonly need care services for a wide variety of reasons. For one, they are generally less capable cognitively and physically, so they tend to need the support of young adults, especially...
We Were Due for A Pandemic
Experts in science and journalism are comparing the Coronavirus pandemic to both the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918-19 and the Great Depression of the late 1920’s to mid-1930’s. Although the Coronavirus is an international health crisis, the similarities to...
Living in a Pandemic
Living in a Pandemic The Coronavirus Pandemic has changed the landscape of each our lives. The world has become a vastly different as evidenced when we venture from our homes as people are wearing masks and staying far from us. Grandparents visit with their...
The Difficulties of Being a Solo Caregiver
The Difficulties of Being a Solo Caregiver Caregiving can be a tough and demanding job. As a caregiver, you need to make sure that you do all of your tasks with diligence and compassion for your patient or care receiver. The work of a caregiver is not as simple as...
Important Things to Consider When Taking Care of Elderly Family Members
Important Things to Consider When Taking Care of Elderly Family Members Aging is a natural part of life, and it affects each and every family. The extent to which the aging of a member affects a family may not be evident at first, but time will always come when these...
Overcoming the Common Challenges Encountered by Caregivers
Overcoming the Common Challenges Encountered by Caregivers Caregiving is not an easy and simple job. While the main responsibility of caregivers is to provide care to people, particularly to those who are sick and of old ages, caregivers also need to take care of...
Recognizing the Vital Role of Family Caregivers
Recognizing the Vital Role of Family Caregivers Caregiving is a rewarding job. More than just a career, it is a commitment. A caregiver is basically a person who attends to the needs of a dependent child or adult. More often than not, caregivers are hired...
The Fundamentals of Caregiving: How to Take Care of a Loved One?
The Fundamentals of Caregiving: How to Take Care of a Loved One? Not everyone is proficient enough when it comes to caregiving. However, sometimes, this role can be thrust upon us no matter how unknowledgeable and unprepared we are. More often than not, this happens...
Planning for Elder Care
Planning for Elder Care Elder care, also known as Senior Care, may encompass assisted living, nursing care, adult day care, hospice care and in-home care. It is a known fact that as we age there is a general decline in health. In my book, One Caregiver’s Journey,...
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