My loved one isn’t a burden
The most common term for discussing the difficulties that come with supporting a loved one through a health crisis, long-term illness, or disability is “caregiver burden.” While it’s a succinct way to sum up the challenges of caregiving, of which...
Is there a better term for caregiver burden?
You’ve heard the term “caregiver burden”, right? It’s the stress and strain that comes with caring for someone who is ill, elderly, or disabled. Lots of people don’t really like it, since it can easily seem like the person you’re...
Pitfalls of the American healthcare system, pt 3
Whether you’re new to caregiving or a veteran, there are still things to learn about the US healthcare system. This series of videos from Alz Live provides a roadmap. This is part three of an eight part series. Once you and your loved one have absorbed the...
Study shows how technology can help reduce caregiver burden
There’s no substitute for good communication when it comes to managing chronic health problems like heart failure, diabetes or asthma. For people who play a key role in the care of chronically ill friends or family members, targeted information provided on a...Researching the Caregiver’s Burden: Sandy Lioupi Explores Perceptions of Caregiving
As life expectancy lengthens, informal caregiving for parents, spouses, and other relatives or friends is becoming increasingly common, yet the individual characteristics that help explain people’s perceptions of caregiving burden have not been adequately understood.
Who’s responsibility is caregiving?
I always do my best thinking in the shower. I never want anyone to interrupt me—even with the most critical news—while I’m in there.
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