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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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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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Overcoming Challenges of Being a Family Caregiver

Always Best Care Senior Services

It can be difficult talking to family about caring for your loved one, especially if you have been the primary caregiver for a while. Be open about how others can share the responsibilities, such as driving to or from appointments, making meals, helping with housekeeping or laundry, or simply spending time with your loved one.

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Caregiver Support: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Chicago Caregiving

Because caregivers view themselves as their loved ones’ primary advocates, they can be tempted to manage all the caretaking needs by themselves. However, without breaks for self care or assistance from others, caregivers’ stress can build over time, eventually leading to burnout. Fortunately, caregivers don’t have to do it alone.

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Caregiver Support: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

Chicago Caregiving

Because caregivers view themselves as their loved ones’ primary advocates, they can be tempted to manage all the caretaking needs by themselves. However, without breaks for self care or assistance from others, caregivers’ stress can build over time, eventually leading to burnout. Fortunately, caregivers don’t have to do it alone.

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Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver?

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver? This shift brings to the forefront a critical decision for seniors and their families: determining the need for a home care nurse versus an in-home personal caregiver.

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Family Resource Home Care Expands with Companion Care Acquisition

Hospice News

Family Resource provides end-of-life, respite and personal care, along with services such as medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, companionship and dementia support. Washington-headquartered Family Resource Home Care recently acquired personal care provider Companion Care, Inc.,