Every family member feels the strain of having a loved one suffer from a debilitating event or illness such as a stroke or Alzheimer’s. For most families one member becomes the primary caregiver for the affected loved one. This can often leave that one family member overwhelmed and stressed. Other family members may wonder how [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Whether you are caregiving for a family member or friend on a full or part time basis, it should come as no surprise to you that caregivers are at the greatest risk for potential health problems. In 2009, caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s provided over 12.5 billion hours of unpaid care. Over 5.3 million people [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )As a caregiver, you have many jobs throughout the day. One of the most important is working with doctors and other health care professionals to learn more about taking medicines safely. People age 65 and older take more prescription and over-the-counter medicines than any other age group. Along with taking a variety of medicines each [...]
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