Why Just “Being There” Is Important For Your Loved One’s HealthWhy Just “Being There” Is Important For Your Loved One’s HealthI just had a conversation the other day with a remarkable woman who noticed her elderly neighbor’s memory was not what it used to be. She started spending time with her neighbor and realized that […]
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Tips For Hiring In-Home CaregiversCaring for a loved one comes with a great deal of responsibility, and loved ones who need a lot (or even 24 hours) of supervision each day are more than any of us can handle alone. You may have to hire someone else to care for your loved one to keep […]
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You and your social worker can be friends.If you are elderly, a caregiver, or just a concerned family member, It is extremely important to understand why social workers in hospitals and other facilities (like nursing homes) can be your friend. The term social worker often leads to misunderstanding about their purpose. Especially in a long-term […]
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Is healthcare a commodity?As much as some of us do not like to admit it, when something like healthcare is a quarter of the U.S. economic output, it certainly is a commodity. Services are exchanged for money. Some services cost more than others and at times costs can be prohibitive to treatment. Health care is […]
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Caregivers and BalanceCaregivers face an overwhelming challenge in life, whether they know it or not. They have given themselves the challenge of balancing their own life with taking care of a loved one. Caregivers sacrifice so much of their own time to help loved ones in need that they forget to take care of themselves. […]
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