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Benefits of Pets for Aging Adults

Home With Help

Thereupon, they enjoy feeding, grooming, and playing with the animals. How can I decide when I need to incorporate a furry friend or helping hand into my caretaking routine? Being a responsible caretaker includes a furry friend. Animals bring a sense of purpose and responsibility to our loved ones.

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Adult Day Programs

Chicago Caregiving

It is more affordable than a one-on-one caretaker and provides a much-needed respite for my mom’s mental health since he is so dependent on her for every need and for security,” Troup says. The program also provides socialization. Advocate Lutheran General Adult Day Center offers a medical model with a social component. .

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Treating Burnout, Trauma, and Grief with Dance

Minority Nurse

When Rynders returned to school, she created an immersive theater performance called You & Me that was connected to her experience as her sister ’ s caretaker and her work as a charge nurse in the ER. The show You & Me traveled nationally and internationally to more than five countries.

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