Resources When Dealing with a New Dementia Diagnosis
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It can be extremely difficult coping with the delivery of a new Dementia diagnosis. As the one being diagnosed, it…
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Self-Care
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Caregiving can be equally rewarding and exhausting, and it is easy to overlook the self-care necessary to keep yourself up-and-running.…
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What Can I Donate to Transitions LifeCare?
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As the holidays approach, our Transitions LifeCare staff often receive questions about what items can be donated to our organization. We…
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When the “H” Word Means “Gratitude”
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Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year’s – the holiday season is upon us where we practice gratitude for all that is…
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Caregiver Burnout: What it is and what to do about it
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Whether out of love or obligation, over 40 million North Americans keep their loved ones under their care each year,…
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The Reality of Being a Caregiver
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Pearls of Wisdom from One Caregiver to Another Assuming the role of responsibility can be very rewarding; however, there are…
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Caring For A Loved One: The Letter Each Caregiver Should Write
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While caring for a loved one or following the death of a loved one, caregivers can create a path to…
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Six Ways Writing a Journal Helps Caregivers
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Journaling as a past-time is making a comeback with advanced note-taking features on modern devices. In the past, people kept…
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The Importance of a Care Plan for an Aging Family Member
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When I was an adolescent, I grew up with the impression that everything is forever. Of course, I wanted to…
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How to Keep Your Calm When Dealing with the Difficulties of Aging Parents
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If you are experiencing difficult behavior from your aging loved ones, you are far from alone. In a study published…
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10 Stress-Relieving Techniques For Caregivers
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Being a caregiver can take many forms. May it be an elderly parent, a disabled relative, or a child experiencing…
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Hospice: Sprint Versus Marathon
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As I approach my one-year anniversary of the greatest job I have ever had, I’ve found myself thinking more about…
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Ten Tips for Family Caregivers
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A version of this post appeared January 21, 2015. We’ve refreshed and updated the content to offer additional support to…
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How to Be an Effective Caregiver
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It only took one diagnosis for my life to be completely altered. The first time I heard that my father was diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy I knew immediately that…
