Archive for February 2018

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/a-new-push-for-end-of-life-planning-begins-in-the-church-pew/ “It would feel like murder to pull her life support,” a young woman tells the doctor. The woman sits by a hospital bed where her mother, Selena, lies unresponsive, hooked up to a breathing tube. The daughter has already made one attempt to save her mother’s life; she pulled Selena … Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/college-can-be-brutal-for-students-with-serious-mental-health-conditions/ Here, they find support their schools can’t provide BOSTON – Evan Jones was excited when he signed up for a contemporary art class at community college. Then the professor announced the course would focus heavily on class participation. “That was the first class that I dropped,&#82… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/how-to-write-a-caregiver-resume-to-secure-your-next-job-interview/ Surprisingly to some, the caregiver industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. In fact, it’s an industry that’s increasing, on average, around 26% a year. This means there are a tonne of jobs available that you could be getting into if you play your cards right. However, jus… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/mediterranean-diet-may-help-protect-older-adults-from-becoming-frail/ An analysis of published studies indicates that following the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of frailty in older individuals. The findings, which are published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, suggest that a diet emphasizing primarily plant-based foods—such as fruits and… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/what-is-anosognosia-and-how-does-it-impact-you-as-a-caregiver/ One of the toughest scenarios caregivers have to face is when they are taking care of someone who has dementia and is unaware of it. This condition can occur with people who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, strokes, or brain disorders. This condition is called anosognosia. This present… Read More

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A seismic shift is happening in the workplace as more working individuals than ever before are becoming caregivers to their parents. Six in 10 caregivers report being employed at some point in the past year while caregiving, according to the report “Caregiving in the U.S.” Among them, 56perce… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/a-little-boys-fragile-skin-and-stunted-growth-spur-an-eight-year-search-for-answers/ From the infant’s first moments, his mother thought something seemed off. And she soon learned that the newborn’s doctors thought so, too. “The doctors immediately took him away,” said Ms. O. Although the newborn boy was born four days overdue, he weighed a mere 5 pounds and … Read More