Adapting
If you have been at the hospital a while, you have probably accumulated a lot of stuff there. Pack what
Shortly after admission, begin making your discharge plans for home. After that, adjust that plan whenever your family member’s health
Extended Families No Longer Live Close to One Another Caregiving may also occur from a distance, or family members may
Another common way individuals become caregivers occurs following a trauma such as a motor vehicle accident, catastrophic injury, or act
Whenever you have a medical interaction with any healthcare group, a stream of questions pours out from every new person
Feels Overwhelming. After first becoming a caregiver, one of the most difficult tasks is learning what to keep and let
The unpredictable nature of managing someone else’s world and medical condition often feels beyond the caregiver’s control. However, controlling the
Little Time to Deal with Caregiver Emotions Since caregivers often acquire their role suddenly, they have little time to prepare
Mental Health Problems Misunderstood by Public Many people misunderstand the nature of mental illness. Movies, novels, and myths tell of
Caregiver Travelers Beware If a hotel advertises that a room is “accessible,” they probably mean that it has handrails in
As the baby boomer generation is getting older, more nieces and nephews are finding themselves faced with caregiving expectations. They
Caregivers suffer from two syndromes that indicate they need some personal attention. One is called “Compassion Fatigue” and the other