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      INFOGRAPHIC: Caregiver Stress Fact Sheet

      Family caregivers often provide care to their elderly loved ones. Caring for a loved one is a tremendous responsibility,...


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      Tags: Caregivers, Mental Health

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      The Rise of Male Caregivers: Expanding Home Roles

      Gender roles continue to dilute as more men assume household responsibilities and provide care for parents or spouses. In 2012, ...


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      6 Books for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers

      Caring for a senior with Alzheimer's or dementia is a demanding task. To make caring for a loved one easier, we have compiled a...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregivers

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      How Caregivers Can Enrich Family Bonds

      Taking care of an elderly loved one can be stressful for the entire extended family. Unfortunately, in some cases family...


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      Tags: Caregivers, Family

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      Taking a Vacation without the Caregiver Guilt Trip

      Taking care of Mom now that she's gotten older is so fulfilling. After all, she took great care of you for many years. However,...


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      Long-Distance Caregiving: The Perspective of a Cancer Caregiver

      I was only 6 weeks old when my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. For years, I never understood what that meant. I never knew...


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      Balancing College and Caregiving

      Going back to college this semester is tough because if you're not only a student but also the family caregiver. Although you...


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      Caring for Seniors with Mesothelioma: A Guide for the Family Caregiver

      When someone you love is diagnosed with a chronic condition such as malignant mesothelioma, it is normal for a family member to...


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      Freelancing Ideas for the Family Caregiver

      When you think of careers best suited for the family caregiver, you may think of high-paying, high-power careers which will have...


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      9 Reasons Caregiving Is a Great Career

      Today, there are over 4.5 million caregivers across the United States. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds, but...


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      Care Coordination Tips for Family Caregivers

      Care coordination can be frustrating and difficult to maneuver. The traditional lines of communication between a patient's...


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      Preparing for Your Role as a Parent's Caregiver

      Being a caregiver requires stamina, availability, and patience. If you will eventually become the caregiver of your parent, it is...


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