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Coordinating care for your loved one

When you're a caregiver, there's lots to know about your loved one and their health needs. Which means there's lots to keep track of—medical appointments, care plans, medications, tasks of daily living, etc. Staying on top of the details is important, and it can be challenging. This post has 6 tips that may help.

 
 

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How to involve family and friends in helping with caregiving

Being a caregiver can be rewarding. But it may also be filled with responsibilities that can weigh heavily on you. When you’re under this type of pressure, it should be obvious that you need help, right? After all, you’re just one person. Unless other people—including your family and friends—have spent some time in your shoes, they often don’t realize what they don’t know about caregiving.  Read more

 

Signs of caregiver depression and 3 ways to deal with it

As a caregiver, you're likely on the lookout for signs of depression in your loved one. But would you recognize the signs in yourself? Many caregivers don't, and that's common—because they're often focused on the demands of providing care. This post shares the most common signs of depression and suggestions on how to best manage it.  Read more

 

How to tell if memory loss is normal or an early sign of dementia

A certain amount of memory changes—such as forgetting a name or word or misplacing things—are a normal part of aging. Still, when you notice cognitive changes in your loved one, it's natural to become concerned. But when is it time to take a closer look? This post explores what to watch for and when to seek help.  Read more

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