Caring for Seniors
Tips for Discussing Long-Term Elder Care
Discussing long-term care with a loved one may be difficult. However, the benefits of this discussion will honor your loved one’s wishes if they need long-term care.
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Apps, Networks and Eldercare--the Growing Industry of Granny Monitors
Through gadgets, apps, and networks, let the monitoring begin! In 2010, a trickle of vendors released new monitoring systems and delivery options for the senior care market.
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Choosing an Assisted Living Community
Once you have decided that assisted living is the right thing for you, the next step is trying to find the right assisted living facility or community.
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Resources for Family Caregivers
Many families in the U.S. care for a loved one. Because the caregiving industry is so fragmented, EmpowHER has provided some of the top caregiving websites.
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Tips for Alzheimer Patient Caregivers & Visiting an Alzheimer Patient
Caregiving for an Alzheimer patient is extremely difficult. The patient may not always remember the caregiver.
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Do-It-Yourself Long-Distance Caregiving
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, "adult children who care for their aging parents live an average of 450 miles away."
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Four Words to Avoid a Lot of Caregiving Stress
There’s just no getting around it; it’s stressful to be a caregiver. It doesn’t matter who you’re caring for or what their condition, the daily sacrifices, decisions, and situations take their toll.
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Caregiver Stress: The Impact of Chronic Disease on the Family
With the growing aging population, many more people will be touched by chronic disease conditions. Many more will need assistance with routine aspects of everyday life.
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