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Know the Warning Signs of Caregiver Burnout

One of the most difficult things about being a caregiver is the constant care and attention many of you have to provide for your loved one. When you spend so much time devoting yourself to the well-being of another, you inevitably neglect taking care of yourself. Be aware of Read More »

What is a Care Log?

A care log is a very useful tool for a caregiver and essential when there are multiple caregivers for one individual. Regardless of what condition(s) the person you are caring for is challenged with, a care log is incredibly useful in organizing treatment, medication, moods, diet, pain levels, mobility, etc. Keeping Read More »

A Tough Topic, Part 2

In our previous blog post we discussed how to talk to your parents about their driving, including an approach and possible solutions. Today we’re going to talk about the more difficult scenario, when the driving challenges aren’t situational and it’s time for them to give up driving altogether.

Again, Put Yourself in Read More »