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

Hospice News

The duties of family-member caregivers may include transportation, bill paying, dressing, bathing, and other activities of daily living, in addition to medical assistance such as medication administration. As the US population ages, demand is becoming more widespread: The U.S.

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Caring for Abusive Parents

Chicago Caregiving

experiences abuse or neglect , according to a 2023 study. Does the parent need help meeting daily needs, such as bathing and eating? An objective person to talk to — such as a friend, counselor, social worker, or support group — can help, Bilkey says. It’s up to the child, really. And in the U.S.,

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Care Across the Health Care Continuum: Communication and Education are the Keys to Success

Home Care Pulse

Do your social workers know how to access the lending closet for specialized equipment? Her grandso n was able to receive support from the social worker and the child life specialist. Care Team: ALS clinic at a local university medical center. Tips for you!

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Ep.17: How Home Care Agencies Can Reduce Hospital Readmissions

Home Care Pulse

So whether that’s, you know, skilled nursing, physical therapy, social worker, speech therapists, all different modalities that we work closely with, which is really important factor. So then we know, do we have to target that specific caregiver to give her more education, her skill, you know, how is she bathing this client?