Compassion

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More Severe than Burnout, Compassion Fatigue is a Danger for Long-term Caregivers

Dear Carol: My parents and in-laws all lived to be very old, with years of physical and cognitive decline. I willingly cared...

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“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

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Adult Day Services Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Most older adults are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved...

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Sundowning: Managing Late-Day Agitation, Confusion, and Anxiety in Dementia

Dear Carol: My dad is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s and dealing with his late-day anxiety is driving me to the edge. For most...

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Losing the Ability to Swallow: How to Help Someone With Dysphagia

Coping with an ill loved one’s difficulty swallowing can be frustrating and frightening for everyone involved. Caring for someone we love means...

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How to Engage in Self-Care While Grieving

Many caregivers watch their loved ones endure a long, slow decline that will eventually end in death. As they age, we grieve...

How to Support a Friend Who Has a Chronic Illness

Living with a chronic illness, such as cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, or an immune disorder, can be...

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How to Make Life Easier and Safer for Seniors with Low Vision

Many people would consider losing their eyesight one of the worst losses they could endure. While most of us will not suffer...

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Loving Yourself: A Caregiver’s Ultimate Challenge

We’ve all heard that we must first learn to love ourselves before we can love others. Yet, many of us have grown...

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Home is Where Our Heart Is, Especially for Older Adults

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

Compassion

More Severe than Burnout, Compassion Fatigue is a Danger for Long-term Caregivers

“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

Adult Day Services Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Sundowning: Managing Late-Day Agitation, Confusion, and Anxiety in Dementia

Losing the Ability to Swallow: How to Help Someone With Dysphagia

How to Engage in Self-Care While Grieving

How to Support a Friend Who Has a Chronic Illness

How to Make Life Easier and Safer for Seniors with Low Vision

Loving Yourself: A Caregiver’s Ultimate Challenge

Home is Where Our Heart Is, Especially for Older Adults

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