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“Sundowning”
Sundowning is a pattern of behavior that occurs in the evening after the sun goes down in elderly people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. You may notice that your charge, who may be somewhat…
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Accepting the Role of Caregiver to Aging Parents
The role of caregiver to aging parents can be a rugged journey along a treacherous path of frustration and indecision. As children of aging parents, we are often right in the middle of…
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SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
There are many caregiving blogs offering support, advice and information for the caregiver. Each has something unique to offer and worth a visit if you are caring for a loved one. It’s a…
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A Gift for Mom
My mother lived to be ninety-seven years old. Born in 1911 she saw the world undergo enormous changes. She lived a life that was not without its problems, but always seemed to find…
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Chris Moon-Willems ~ Founder of Relative Matters
Chris Moon-Willems is the founder and owner of Relative Matters an elderly care consultancy in England. With over thirty years of experience as a professional in social care and NHS, as well as,…
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How to Prevent and Recover from Compassion Fatigue
Yesterday I wrote about my own personal experience with compassion fatigue in the post “What is the Answer to Compassion Fatigue” and hopefully described it in a way that is recognizable to those…
