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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 Kim Champion   Resource: http://www.caregiver.com/article   You’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you’re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work.

By Jennifer Bradley, Staff Writer/ Resource: www.caregivers.com/articles Forgetfulness is normal. Everyone has bouts of it; and even more with age. Whether a name, address or appointment, these facts slip through a person’s mind easily. For

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 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 J B Buckley Resource: Caregivers.com/magazine Remember when you were a child and running around the playground, swimming in the community pool, or building a sand castle was fun? Little did you know you were not only having fun, but getting a

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 Diane J. Heltsley, MSW, LCSW Resource: www.CaregiversMagazine.com Many adult children report feeling uneasy after they visit their aging parents.  They have a gnawing feeling that “something is amiss,” but they are unable to pinpoint their

By Helen Hunter, ACSW, CMSW Resource: www.caregiver.com/articles Too often, the decision to move into a family member’s home is made when a crisis develops or as a last resort. Sudden illness or injury strikes and the family is left without a