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Caregiver Support: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Chicago Caregiving

Because caregivers view themselves as their loved ones’ primary advocates, they can be tempted to manage all the caretaking needs by themselves. However, without breaks for self care or assistance from others, caregivers’ stress can build over time, eventually leading to burnout.

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Caregiver Support: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Chicago Caregiving

Because caregivers view themselves as their loved ones’ primary advocates, they can be tempted to manage all the caretaking needs by themselves. However, without breaks for self care or assistance from others, caregivers’ stress can build over time, eventually leading to burnout.

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How Health Literacy, Education Influences a Patients’ Hospice Experience

Hospice News

This according to Yelena Zatulovsky, vice-president of patient experience for AccentCare, who met with Hospice News at the Home Care 100 Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company operates more than 250 locations in 31 states and the District of Columbia, caring for roughly 200,000 patients and families annually.

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Respite Care Provides Critical Support to Rockville Family Caregivers

Comfort Home Care

For those who give their time and energy caring for a sick, aging, or disabled family member, this can be highly rewarding — but it can also be tough in some situations. Caregiving is a demanding job. It is important that the caregiver takes time for themselves to maintain their own health. What is Respite Care?

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Transitioning to Supported Care

Home With Help

Understanding how to maneuver around this difficult discussion can be challenging for all parties involved: the elderly, the family members, and the caretakers. Focusing on pivotal roles for caregivers to make while keeping the mental well-being of aging parents in priority will only facilitate the transition.

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November Hero of The Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

This caregiver has shown us all what dedication and compassion look like in the home care field. She really cares for her clients and what she does! Freedom Home Care Hero: Nakala Griffin. Please join us in congratulating Nakala Griffin, Freedom Home Care’s Caregiver of the Month!

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Hydrate This Summer with Fruit Infused Water

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Anyone can make fruit infused water, whether it’s yourself or a caretaker. Fruit infused water can be made in large quantities and shared so go ahead and get started or ask a certified caregiver or family member to make it for you. The post Hydrate This Summer with Fruit Infused Water appeared first on Freedom Home Care.