Caregiver Planning

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Men as Caregivers
Male caregivers have more health problems and depression, and they are more uncomfortable asking for help than their female counterparts.
Preventing the 5 Kinds of Elder Abuse
There are five basic types of elder abuse: physical, sexual, psychological, financial and neglect.
The Importance of Counseling for Caregivers
Beware of caregiver burnout. Learn to recoginize the signs and get help when you need it.
Caring for Mom or Dad: Top 10 Concerns for the Family
Here are some concerns families should take into consideration when caring for a parent or loved one.
Mom's Moving In? How to Adapt Your Home for Your Live-In Loved One
Have a live-in mother or father? Check out these products that can help make life easier.
How to Talk to Your Elderly Parents
Tips on talking to your elderly parents to help you avoid conflicts and misunderstandings.
Caring for Parents Versus Caring for Children: 10 Ways They Differ
Strategies and techniques that are effective when caring for parents are different from those that work well with children.
10 Important Steps for Travel by Your Elder Parent
Here are 10 steps to consider when planning a trip for your loved one.
Respite Checklist Provides Peace of Mind for Caregivers
This checklist can help ease the caregiver’s mind, knowing that the person providing respite care has all the information he or she needs.
Holiday Gift Guide: Ideas for Caregivers and Seniors
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the caregiver or elderly person in your life? The staff of Agingcare.com has put together a gift guide to help spark some ideas and make holiday shopping a little easier.
Guide to Board and Care Facilities and Adult Foster Homes
There are many names for elderly residential facilites: adult homes, residential care facilities, domiciliaries, rest homes, etc. These can be confusing, so focus on the type of facility you are seeking and the services offered rather than on the name.
Helpful Reading
Books that can help with all aspects of caregiving.
Completing a Needs Questionnaire
This questionnaire can help you assess the needs of a person who requires help.
Organizations You Should Know
Useful resources for any caregiver.
Tips on Being Your Own Care Manager
What resources do you need to make your job as a caregiver work? Read this article for some helpful hints.
Managing Transition Among Care Centers
Whether it follows a sudden stroke or heart attack, a hip fracture, or even long-planned surgery, the shift between home and hospital or from a hospital bed to a rehabilitation center can be confusing and difficult.
Opening the Lines of Communication About Care Needs
Talking with your loved about getting older and the future can be a prickly business. In many families, parents never talk to their children—even after they become adults—about finances or health problems.
Developing a Caregiver Plan
An important element of caregiving that is often overlooked is the development of a long-term game plan. Continue reading and get tips for creating your own caregiver plan.
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