by Lynette | Dec 18, 2023 | Family Caregiving
As exciting as a trip can be, for a person with dementia, the loss of routine is confusing. And the loud, large, busy terminal spaces are often distressing. Too much stimuli! Your job is to keep the process as calm and unhurried as possible. If you are rushing,...
by Lynette | Dec 11, 2023 | Family Caregiving
Did your mom teach you to “do what the doctor says”? If she’s not following doctor’s orders for medications now, you’re probably feeling confused. And concerned. It’s common for patients not to take pills as directed. Some...
by Lynette | Dec 4, 2023 | Family Caregiving
Food and oxygen are the basic fuels that we need for the cells of our body to do their jobs. People with COPD have to expend more energy breathing. Because their exhales are not always efficient, they tend to develop high levels of carbon dioxide. Not good. ...
by Lynette | Nov 27, 2023 | Family Caregiving
If you develop health problems—mental or physical—what happens to your loved one? Their well-being depends on yours. So it’s vital that you keep yourself healthy and in balance, for your sake as well as theirs. Not taking the time to do this is the biggest...
by Lynette | Nov 20, 2023 | Family Caregiving
Look for financial support for caregivingMedicare doesn’t pay for home care or other nonmedical support. You’ll need to find other options. Benefits. Does your loved one have long-term care insurance? Did they serve in the armed forces? (If so, they may be...
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