Important Tips for Caregivers on Avoiding the Flu
The news cycle is full of warnings about the flu and recommendations to protect yourself by being immunized. It is especially important for those caring for loved ones with chronic…
The news cycle is full of warnings about the flu and recommendations to protect yourself by being immunized. It is especially important for those caring for loved ones with chronic…
Extreme heat can be extremely hazardous for the frail, elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Here are 10 tips to help beat the heat. Hydrate. Drink plenty of liquids, particularly…
Caring for a loved one is rewarding and exhausting. It is important that caregivers also take care of themselves. The Caregiver Action Network offers these important tips for caregivers: Seek support from other…
Loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's benefit from interaction with others. Sometimes we may not know how to best communicate with those experiencing memory problems, which occurs with every form…
By Bonnie Orlins, MSW, LISW-S, ACHP-SW Give the gift of patience and understanding. Listen to your parent and encourage conversation about your deceased parent. It is healthy to express and…
Caring for a loved one is rewarding and exhausting. It is important that caregivers also take care of themselves. The Caregiver Action Network offers these important tips for caregivers: Seek support…
Few books about loss have been written for toddlers. Often parents seek guidance on how best to support their young child through the death of a grandparent. It is most…
National Caregivers Day calls attention to the importance of caregiving and the significant roles caregivers play in supporting individuals in need, including those with chronic illnesses.
Anger is not a comfortable emotion to experience when you are grieving. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a stage of grief. In the world of grief professionals, Kübler-Ross’…
Ohio’s Hospice is celebrating two observance days — National Philanthropy Day and Children’s Grief Awareness Day. National Philanthropy Day is observed on Nov. 15. The day recognizes the importance…