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Author Archives: Louise Savoie
The Different Types of Respite Care
Family caregivers wanting to take a break is not something that they should feel guilty about. In fact, it is important that they rest up and take care of themselves too. Although it may seem impossible to do especially with the needs of their sick l...
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Wandering No More
Getting lost or mistakenly wandering away is a big problem for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, as well as a huge source of concern for their families. It may appear impossible that elders who are weak, slow-moving, or require a walker may ...
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Helping Family Members Prevent Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving can become complicated, especially when they are done by family members. Most of the time, the person in charge of elderly care must modify their entire life and devote the majority of their time to the ill loved one. It can result in seve...
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Improving Quality of Life Through Companionship
Our senior loved ones with disabilities or complex medical conditions might be struggling to live their daily lives at home. Due to having limited mobility and physical capabilities, they might have trouble completing daily tasks and routines. They m...
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Caregivers: A Part of Our Extended Family
The Companionship that caregivers offer is subtle yet very important in the mental maintenance of our elders. As we become preoccupied with our own lives, we barely find time to take care of our elderly loved ones and it can be quite challenging give...
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Respite Services Are Not Created Equal
Don’t feel guilty if you want to take a rest. As a family caregiver, you deserve to get refreshment after serving your loved one with the best possible personal care that you can manage. There are different respite services that you can choose fr...
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