‘CARE’
A documentary film about America's care systemAvailable from New Day Films / Visit caredocumentary.com
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As a resource for caregiving, public health awareness, and community support, Care Matters, LLC is spreading the word about "Care" — an insightful and deeply–moving film about the world of in–home elde...
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Caregiving
Caregivers Draw Support By Mapping Their Relationships
A care map is a helpful way to visually represent all the people and services involved in a family caregiving situation. (more…)
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Do I Need an Aging Life Care Professional?
If you’re struggling with the decision to use a Care Manager, it may be helpful to consider the following questions:
Are your loved one’s health concerns and required care becoming greater and more complex than you can comfortably manage?
Are there other demands or responsibilities in your life that prevent you from giving full attention to your loved one’s needs?
Will distance or accessibility make it difficult to supervise or monitor your loved one’s care and well-being?
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Care for the Caregiver
Caregiving can impact a person’s health; diabetes, hypertension, and pulmonary disease have all been linked to care-giver stress. This occurs when the caregiver focuses on their loved one’s health and do not sufficiently care for their own (more…)
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Dementia’s Impact on the Caregiver
Dementia like many other diseases affects not only the individual but also their family. Family members quite often become the primary caregivers as the expense for outside support is extremely costly.Primary caregivers assist the individual with activities of daily living (ADLs) and supervise support care through the responsibility of managing medical needs and additional supportive staff. These responsibilities are a cumbersome burden that often leads to physical and emotional disturbances...
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