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Should Estranged Brother Get Updates?

The daughter who has been a primary caregiver for her parents wonders if she owes her estranged brother updates on ...
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8/8/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

daughter as caregiver for mother in wheelchair, at home in their yard. Photo by Toa555, Dreamstime. The daughter who has been her parents’ caregiver wonders if she owes her estranged brother updates on their parents. See what Ask Amy says.

Avoiding Burnout for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be exhaustive and exhausting. Whether you’re the primary caregiver ...
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7/29/2022 | By Katharine Ross

older couple at home Fizkes Dreamstime. These 3 tips for the Alzheimer’s caregiver can help combat burnout from fulfilling this challenging caregiving role.

Support for COPD Caregivers

“The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit” is a new resource from the from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) Learn ...
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7/21/2022 | By Family Features

woman and daughter walking outside. “The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit” from the NHLBI and RHA will help COPD caregivers in helping themselves and their loved ones.

Family Caregiver Was a Thief

A daughter discovers that a cousin, acting as family caregiver, was taking advantage of her mother, taking money and possibly ...
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7/18/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

Asian woman in pain Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol Dreamstime. A cousin acting as family caregiver was taking money and being abusive. Should the daughter forgive? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.

Is a Geriatric Care Manager Right for Your Family?

A geriatric care manager (GCM), also called life manager or aging life care coordinator, specializes in helping aging adults and ...
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7/12/2022 | By Annie Tobey

multigenerational family at home looking at tablet Photo by Jovanmandic Dreamstime. A geriatric care manager (GCM), aka life manager or aging life care coordinator, helps older adults and families meet the needs of aging.

Signs of Elder Abuse

Know the signs of elder abuse so you can protect your loved one from physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, ...
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6/24/2022 | By Seniors Guide Staff

know the elder abuse Ian Allenden Dreamstime - young caregiver being aggressive toward older woman in wheelchair. Know signs of elder abuse to protect loved ones from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, and how to report it.

Eating Disorders in Older Adults

Seniors Guide looks at the realities of eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and bulimia in seniors, and at ...
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6/3/2022 | By Megan Mullen

sad thin older man Photo by Ruslan Huzau Dreamstime. Seniors Guide looks at eating disorders in older adults, including anorexia and bulimia, and at impacts, symptoms, and action steps.

Tips on Caregiving for Dementia Patients

Seniors Guide offers 5 tips on caregiving for dementia patients, from caring for oneself to understanding what to expect from ...
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5/9/2022 | By Megan Mullen

elderly couple photo by Fotoluminate Dreamstime. Wise caregiving for dementia patients includes caring for the caregiver and understanding what to expect from Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Caregiving for Abusive Parents

“How can I continue caregiving for abusive parents when I’m still filled with anger and resentment?” the writer asks. See ...
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3/30/2022 | By Amy Dickinson

Mother Yelling At Daughter Photo By Iakov Filimonov Dreamstime. For article, “How can I continue caregiving for abusive parents when I’m still filled with anger and resentment,” the writer asks. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say in this edition of “Ask Amy.”

Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver: ‘Laughing with My Father’

Phil Perkins tells of being a Parkinson’s disease caregiver for his father, of sharing memories and laughter during the last ...
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3/25/2022 | By Phil Perkins

Father And Son Talking At Home Fizkes Dreamstime. Phil Perkins tells of being a Parkinson’s disease caregiver, of sharing memories and laughter during the last years of his father’s life.