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Caring for the Caregivers: Keys for Helping Family Members in Palliative Care Roles

Hospice News

Given the crucial role that caregivers play in families, their well-being is central to palliative care, and providers need to assist these caregivers by developing sustainable models of support for them. In 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared caregiving to be an incipient public health issue.

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Senior Hygiene: Rethinking Daily Bathing Habits for Older Adults

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Sinking into a soothing, warm, bubble bath at the end of a stressful day, and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing in the morning are daily pleasures for a great many of us. Because routine is extremely important when cognitive issues are a factor, a regular shower or bath may be a source of comfort. Focus on comfort.

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Strategies To Overcome Resistance to Bathing for a Loved One With Dementia

American In-Home Care

A resistance to bathing is one such behavior. Once a welcomed way to start the day or a relaxing way to end the day, bathing may become an activity that is met with discomfort, embarrassment, and fear. An unwillingness to bathe is stressful for both the family caregiver and the individual with dementia.

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Enhancing Bathing Safety and Comfort for Seniors

Today's Caregiver

Bathing is a basic and essential part of personal hygiene and health.

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Some Families May Not Access Hospice Without Caregiver Support

Hospice News

The nation’s health care system is lacking in support for caregivers of the terminally ill, who are often left with a heavy financial and logistical burden. Even when a caregiver is present, that person may be elderly or ill themselves, or be unable to be in the home around the clock due to work or other obligations.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Launches Caregiver Education Partnership

Hospice News

North Carolina-based Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) has partnered with a local technical school to develop educational videos for family caregivers. Most often, patients prefer to be at home when dealing with a terminal illness, but this can bring on anxiety and fear for the caregiver,” Smith said in an announcement.

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Caregiver Burnout: How To Avoid It and Care for Yourself

Caregiver Support Services

However, this process can be taxing on caregivers for various reasons. For many, the difficult conditions involved can lead to caregiver burnout—a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Recognizing the causes of caregiver burnout and taking proactive steps to prevent them is essential.