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Empowering Caregivers: Mastering Mobility Techniques for Your Loved One's Health
As a family caregiver, you play an invaluable role in your loved one’s health outcomes. Almost no caregiver receives training before...
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Fitting in Fitness: Prioritizing Wellness as a Family Caregiver
When a loved one faces health challenges (whether acute or chronic), family caregivers take on the unpaid responsibility of providing...
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Navigating Care Choices: Understanding Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care
The responsibility of caring for a loved one comes with many decisions, which may include the choice between home health care, hospice...
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Navigating Resentment as a Family Caregiver: How You Can Find Balance and Support
Resentment is a natural, but complicated and confusing emotion for family caregivers. Click here to learn some practical coping strategies.
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7 Ways Caregivers Can Relax: Tips and Tools for Family Caregivers
Balancing caregiving responsibilities with your own well-being can be challenging, to say the least. But it's important to remember that...
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How to Administer Medicine: A 5-Step Family Caregiver’s Guide to Medication
As a caregiver, you play a critical role in your loved one(s)’ well-being, and that is never more literal than when it comes to...
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What is hospice? How do I know if it's time for hospice?
Hospice care is a specialized approach to end-of-life care that focuses on compassion, providing comfort, dignity, and support to...
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Why Professional Support is Important and How to Know When You Need It
Caregiving can be incredibly demanding, both physically and emotionally. As a caregiver, you shoulder the responsibility of caring for a...
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10 of the Best Podcasts for Family Caregivers
You may not know anyone in your real life who understands the experiences, emotions, and day-to-day struggle of family caregiving. If...
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Senior Living Communities: 7 Things to Consider When Deciding Where to Place Your Loved One
Caring for loved ones is a rewarding yet often incredibly challenging responsibility. As a family caregiver, you work hard to ensure...
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Understanding the Difference: Medi-Cal vs. Medicare for Family Caregivers in Southern California
As a family caregiver in Southern California, you play a key role in supporting your loved ones. When navigating healthcare options, you...
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Understanding and Managing Dementia-Related Paranoia: A Guide for Family Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with dementia brings about unique and often overwhelming challenges, particularly when they exhibit hard-to-manage...
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18+ Technology Tools for Family Caregivers: Helping the Helpers
The role of technology in caregiving has become increasingly significant, offering valuable support to family caregivers, and the loved...
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Putting the Brakes on Elderly Driving: A Guide to Keeping Your Loved One Safe
As a family caregiver, you recognize the importance of keeping your loved one safe. You spend a lot of time focused on ensuring their...
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Unlocking Peace: Essential Strategies for Handling Angry and Agitated Behavior Related to Dementia
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging experience, particularly when dealing with angry or agitated behavior. As a...
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