If you have entrusted the life of your elderly loved one to a caregiver, it is hard to imagine the person violating that trust by hurting someone you love. Unfortunately, elder abuse by caregivers is a very real
Stop feeling pressured by elderly parents to take on additional caregiving tasks. Pamela D. Wilson, a caregiving expert, shares stories of caregivers feeling pressured by elderly parents, siblings, and other family members. Get expert caregiver tips and advice to transform your caregiving story and...
I have met a number of caregivers who have taken on these responsibilities for mostly financial reasons. A series of questions are provided that potential caregivers should ask themselves with respect to caring for elderly parents. What will be the impact...
Of the 4,500 active UF Online students, Pollard says most are working full time or close to it, many are caregivers for children or elderly family members, and others are in themilitary. The online option makes a college degree possible for many students who wouldn’t be able to attend ...
home. This leads to a wave of seniors uprooting and “boomeranging” back to live in close proximity to their elderly parents. And many times, the senior child is faced with his or her own health concerns, further complicating the dynamics and leading to a higher risk for caregiver burnout...
12 best books for caregivers with helpful tips and supportive advice 1) The Sudden Caregiver: A Roadmap for Resilient Caregiving, by Karen Warner Schueler Written by a family caregiver for family caregivers, this book will help you to: Take control of the practical tasks and available resources...
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Energize Your Care: Essential Self-Care for Caregivers In the dedicated journey of caregiving, it’s often easy to forget one’s own well-being. The constant focus on others can lead to neglecting personal needs, ultimately impacting both the caregiver’s health and the quality of care provided...
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• Elderly: Use with caution in the elderly; may be more sensitive to adverse effects, such as respiratory depression. Consider the use of alternative nonopioid analgesics in these patients. • Neonates: Neonatal withdrawal syndrome: [US Boxed Warning]: Prolonged use of opioids during pregnancy...