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Podcast: Caring for the Caregiver
Posted on March 20, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Caregiving, Hospice, Learning Institute, PodcastIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas focus on the importance of taking care of and supporting the caregiver. ...
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Posted on March 10, 2020 by Mia Buscone in Caregiving, Hospice, PodcastIn this latest episode of our podcast Living Forever, Not an Option, our hosts Mary Crowe and Lyn Skarmeas touch upon the realities of dealing with grief and loss and ways that we can care for each other during those difficult times. ...
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Taking Care of the Caregivers in Hospice
Posted on October 21, 2019 by Robert Hagopian, M.Div. in Caregiving, Hospice careersIn recognition of Spiritual Care Week's theme, "Cultivating Space," Care Dimensions hospice chaplain Robert Hagopian reminds co-workers they need space that enriches their well-being and humanity. ...
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The Truth About Hospice
Posted on August 8, 2019 by Dr. Anna Chon in Caregiving, Hospice, Palliative CareRecently, doctors advised Tony Cacciotti, husband of 79-year-old TV star Valerie Harper, to engage hospice services for his wife. Harper, the "Mary Tyler Moore Show” star who played Rhoda Morgenstern, was reportedly first diagnosed with cancer in 2009. Citing the couple’s 40 years of shared commitment, Cacciotti announced that he would not follow her doctors’ advice...
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A Caregiver's Story: What I Learned About Palliative Care
Posted on July 23, 2019 by Davita Nowland in Caregiving, Donors, Hospice, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Palliative CareDavita Nowland learned about the value of engaging a palliative care team for her beloved husband's cancer and end-of-life planning and care. ...
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10 Questions to Ask When Starting New Medication
Posted on October 16, 2018 by Alifia Waliji-Banglawala, Pharm.D. in CaregivingPrescription medications can help us live longer and healthier lives, but we must learn how they can best be used in our own bodies. This article lists 10 questions you (and your designated primary caregiver) should ask before starting any new medication. ...
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4 Tips for Caregivers of Someone with a Serious Illness
Posted on November 28, 2017 by Judy Driscoll in Caregiving, HospiceCaregiving is my 24/7 job and it can be exhausting. It requires a lot of work, patience, and assistance. In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, I’d like to share four tips to help others who are caring for someone with a serious illness. ...
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My Life in the Balance
Posted on February 28, 2017 by Barrie Levine in CaregivingDuring the two tough years of my husband’s illness, I lost my balance. Every consideration in my life was laser-focused on his well-being. I never doubted the vital importance of my full-time role as a caregiver; in fact, I considered it a gift to accompany my husband as I always had in our marriage, this time (sadly) on the journey to the end of his life. He would have done exactly the same for me. In his acceptance of me as his caregiver, I felt his ultimate trust in me as his life's partner. ...
Continue reading3 Tips for the Caregiver of Someone with Dementia
Posted on November 22, 2016 by Susan Haas, LICSW, ACHP-SW in CaregivingCaring for a loved one with dementia presents a host of challenges for the caregiver. Over time, the demands of 24/7 care become harder for the caregiver of the person with dementia. Here are three ways that caregivers can care for themselves. ...
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