The only constant in caregiving is change
You both adjust slowly to a new routine– until a crisis occurs and you feel yourself descending rapidly, “screaming” until the crisis abates.
An impending crisis: Caregivers in need of direction
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Through a deeply personal account of her own mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, Carol Shillinglaw explains difficulties that families encounter adapting to a loved...
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...
Portrait of a family caregiver: Politics and caregiving
In a poll of 600 caregivers, 87% of respondents said their top concerns were Medicare and Medicaid, health care reform, and the economy. This comes as no surprise, since caregivers are one of the largest underfunded, under-supported, and unrecognized groups in...
Caregiver Profiles: Lori R
Who is a caregiver? Nearly 1/3 of Americans serve as family caregivers and millions more serve as paid professional caregivers. The Caregiver Space is sharing their stories. Lori R I was once an executive at one of the largest banks in the country and an executive...
Why Are We in Denial About Death?
Physicians and family members must find the courage and compassion to talk about dying before it’s too late.
How Your Facebook Friends Can Help You With Caregiving
Not just another tool for caregivers
My guilt and its impact on caregiving
It is one of the hardest things to admit: how we feel about caregiving. This mom cops to it all.
Finding Your Voice: Introducing a New Caregiver Advocate and Chat Facilitator, Christine M. Valentin
Christine M. Valentin, LCSW invites you to bring your most present and challenging caregiving experience to the table during the chats she’ll be leading.
Creating a Family Caregiver Home Health Emergency Care Plan
Emergency Care Plan: If family caregivers become sick or have an accident or require medical attention and help for themselves.
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