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Recent trends in caregiving include family caregivers becoming younger, new tools to assist with caregiving, and more. Agencies should stay aware of these shifts to provide optimal client service. Despite all of its challenges, most family caregivers find caring for loved ones satisfying. According to a Forbes article published earlier this year, millennials were particularly … Read moreRecent Trends in Caregiving

Caregiving for someone living with dementia can be a complex challenge, yet knowing when it is necessary can be daunting. While no one knows exactly when hospice should be called should it become necessary is difficult, certain symptoms and signs suggest hospice is warranted. Hospice care involves a team of professionals dedicated to your loved … Read moreWhen to Call Hospice for Dementia

Many elderly parents suffer from depression. While this can be heartbreaking to witness, untreated depression is dangerous to your loved one and could worsen existing health conditions and increase the risk of suicide. Depression also contributes to fatigue which hinders their daily tasks. Recognizing depression symptoms in an elderly parent is the first step toward … Read moreDealing With Depression in Elderly Parents

As a caregiver, you provide assistance, support, and care for those in need of it. However, accidents do happen and professional liability insurance can protect you when something goes awry – from bodily injury caused by your services to legal defense costs in case a claim is baseless. Furthermore, coverage may include damage caused to … Read moreInsurance For Caregivers – Protect Yourself and Your Clients

Assisting others is an honorable act; whether that involves providing care for a child, spouse, parent, friend or otherwise can be deeply rewarding. But when caring for disabled or elderly loved ones it requires specific consideration – one important factor being their level of need, which can determine if a caretaker approach or caregiver approach … Read moreCaretaker Vs Caregiver

As you care for aging parents, they may occasionally exhibit difficult or stubborn behaviors that are difficult to deal with – which is normal and inevitable; however, dealing with behavior which reflects declining mental health can be particularly trying. If your elderly loved one suddenly starts suddenly shouting outbursts without cause, expressing unwarranted anger, or … Read moreHow to Deal With Stubborn Aging Parents

Caring for disabled or elderly loved ones at home can be both emotionally and physically exhausting. Lifting someone from a wheelchair or bed may require special lifting techniques and equipment in order to prevent serious injury; this article describes these safe lifting practices for home caregivers as well as the value of using patient transfer … Read moreSafe Lifting Techniques for Home Caregivers

Caregiving is a noble profession that brings people together during their most vulnerable and precious times, which is why so many choose the medical field to assist those who are sick or elderly. There are different kinds of caregiving jobs within healthcare that could lead to different careers: becoming a caregiver versus becoming a certified … Read moreThe Difference Between a Caregiver Vs CNA

Childcare can be an enormous responsibility that has an enormously positive effect on both caregivers and children. No matter if its temporary or long-term nature, caring for young ones requires patience and dedication on behalf of caregivers alike. Their emotional and physical well-being are dependent upon them having access to support and comfort provided by … Read moreQuotes About Being a Child Caregiver