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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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Showing Appreciation of Your Loved One’s Caregiver

Accessible Home Health Care

When your loved one reaches the point where a professional caregiver is needed, that person becomes an extension of your family. Caregivers are there day and night to ensure your loved one remains safe, healthy, and happy. So, it means a lot for caregivers to know how big of an impact they are making by showing appreciation.

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Be the Voice for your Loved-One

Today's Caregiver

As a caregiver you may provide your loved-one personal care such as feeding, bathing, cleaning, transportation, and exercise. You also may have medical, financial, and legal responsibilities. You may even organize social and recreational activities

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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

Eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and toileting are crucial for maintaining health and independence. Comfort Home Care’s experienced team of caregivers understands the unique needs of those with Parkinson’s and provides personalized care tailored to each individual’s preferences and abilities.

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Caring for Abusive Parents

Chicago Caregiving

When abusive parents need caregiving, adult children often face a difficult decision. Does the parent need help meeting daily needs, such as bathing and eating? Shifting response Adult children also need to understand that caregiving for their parent is not an all-or-nothing situation. Try not to feed into that.

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Meet Beth, who cared for her husband

Chicago Caregiving

Beth became an unexpected caregiver early, when her husband had an extreme reaction to allergy tests a decade ago. Utilizing Resources Beth was unaware of resources for caregivers until recently; nobody had told her how to access them. Above all, caregivers need education about available resources and benefits.”

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Influencing Outcomes

Chicago Caregiving

Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role Self-care, although often neglected by caregivers, is critical when looking after a loved one. April had been Marie’s caregiver at home for the past few years after Marie was diagnosed with end-stage Alzheimer’s.