Traditions Health

MAY 1, 2023

Caring for Someone with ALS Caring for someone with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) can be a challenging experience for even the most concerned and diligent of caregivers. When to Seek Help Caring for someone with ALS often presents many challenges for the patient’s primary caregiver.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 23, 2023

Since hospice care is usually provided in the home, a loved one may still be involved as the primary caregiver, with guidance and support provided by professional medical staff on the hospice care team. In addition, home care aides may also be present to assist with personal care services such as bathing and grooming.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

MARCH 2, 2022

So, when the survey asks about pain control, the “caregiver” is the one answering the question. Hopefully, you can see how important it is for you to communicate with the caregiver. Ask the caregiver if they feel their loved one’s pain has been was controlled. Were there red flags or warning signs present?

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

I’m a geriatrically trained social worker and it was my grandmother. All of them offer the same array of services, really emphasizing social determinants of health and preventive services like falls prevention, chronic disease, self-management, caregiver training. Do you have a caregiver in the house who might need?”

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 27, 2023

Laura has a team of over 40 administrative staff and 400 caregivers providing over 9,000 hours of service per week in the community. Our caregivers, of course, can do those medication reminders. What is that caregiver looking for and what does she need to do? That is incredible. Thank you both for joining us.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

It is better described as a set of symptoms that include cognitive impairments in memory recall, thinking, communication, and socialization. Unfortunately, it will also interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and bathing. To keep them safe, they will need a full-time caregiver.

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Living With Hospice

AUGUST 26, 2020

Every once in while, we discover that a dear friend or family member is cast into the role of being a caregiver for someone who is in an end of life situation. In this episode, Mitch Ware explains the importance of helping out our caregiver friends, and offers several ways to do so tactfully. " I'm not a social worker.

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