Caregiver Tips

Resource: Caregivers.com/magazine By Cheryl Coppola RN, MSN, OCN Keeping Safe at Home with Chemotherapy As more and more chemotherapy is given in outpatient clinics and at home, it is extremely important that caregivers and patients understand

by Max Zubatsky Resource: http://www.caregivers.com/article “Have a seat and we’ll call your name soon.” “Please fill out these forms to the best of your ability.” “The doctor will see you now.” Let’s face it; a doctor’s visit is not the ideal

By Sandra Ray, Staff Writer Resource: http://www.caregiver.com   The risks associated with high cholesterol have been well-documented, yet compliance with treatment schedules is still low. In fact, more than 50 percent of Americans have

By  Helen Hunter, ACSW, CMSW Resource: www.Caregivers.com/articles There are many stresses and strains in the relationship between adult children and their aging parents, but one of the greatest of these stresses is the daily responsibility of

By : Dana Larsen Resource: www.aplaceformom.com Our elderly loved ones need a little extra TLC during the hot summer months. Find out why dehydration increases with age and get valuable tips on keeping your favorite senior hydrated. Senior

By Peter Ganther Resource: www. Caregivers.magazine.com As caregivers to someone who is terminally ill, we must eventually think about end-of-life care for our loved ones. We want them to die in familiar surroundings with us and with dignity,

By Allen Riggs Resource: www.caregiver.com/magazine Page 1 of 3) There is a ring at the front door and you answer.  A kind-hearted gentleman informs you that he has just fixed your neighbor’s roof and he has a lot of material left over.  He

by Diana L. Castaldini Resource: www.lifelinesys.com Depression can be a debilitating illness for anyone, regardless of age. Elderly depression often goes unnoticed because many of its signs and symptoms — which include irritability, fatigue,

By Kathy Bosworth Resource: www.caregiver.com/magazine More than one quarter of the adult population (26.6%) has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during the past year.  Based on current data, that

By Rebecca Salbu Resource: www.caregiver.com Caregivers are often the first line of defense in protecting the elderly and infirm – especially when it comes to making sure medications are obtained and taken properly. Senior citizens are a