Archive for February 2018

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/article-excerpts-brain-pacemaker-compassionate-machines-and-more/ This month, our curated article excerpts for caregivers for people with dementia look at research regarding caregivers’ concerns, slowing the loss of executive function among people with Alzheimer’s and teaching compassion to machines in healthcare. We’ve also included a link to gu… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/8-unexpected-ways-to-relieve-caregiver-stress/ As a caregiver, you need to pay attention to your emotional and mental well-being. Caregiving can trigger feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. In many cases, your personal well-being depends on finding ways to relieve caregiver stress. You probably already know a few of the most popular meth… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/can-you-encourage-independence-in-a-caregiving-patient/ One of the biggest things people look forward to in life is the independence that comes with reaching the age of maturity and becoming a legal adult. Adulthood brings self-sufficiency and a sense of pride. That desire for independence doesn’t stop or lessen just because an illness or disabilit… Read More

More at… https://www.caregiverstress.com/end-of-life-planning/compose-life-song/

The Compose Your Life Song℠ public education program offers free resources that encourage seniors and their families to talk about plans and wishes for their final years, while also exploring options for end-of-life care, finances, insurance and funeral planning. 

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More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/attention-caregivers-are-you-making-these-common-medication-mistakes/ With a record number of Americans now over the age of 65, countless numbers of adult “children” are stepping up to act as part- or full-time caregivers for their parents. Not only that, but after a serious injury or illness, many seniors suddenly find themselves acting as a caregiver to … Read More