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Daily support services provided to individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves due to a disability or functional limitation. These services can be provided informally by a family member or friend or more formally by a paid professional such as a home health aide, nurse or therapist.

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  1. Caregiving - Acknowledging You Need Assistance
    National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
  2. 10 Tips for Family Caregivers
    By Suzanne Mintz, National Family Caregivers Association
  3. Professional Caregiver Interview Form
    This form helps identify, compare and select the best caregiver for your loved one.
  4. Balancing Work and Caregiving
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Elder Health Resources of America, Inc.
    Suggestions about how to balance work, caregiving and other family responsibilities.
  5. Caregiver Depression: A Silent Health Crisis
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  6. 4 Messages for Family Caregiver
    By Suzanne Mintz, National Family Caregivers Association
  7. Fact Sheet - LGBT Caregiving: Frequently Asked Questions
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  8. DRIVING YOUR ELDER
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  9. Being Proactive Versus Reactive
    By Suzanne Mintz, National Family Caregivers Association
    Knowing more about yourself and the circumstances that could have an immediate effect on your situation is a start, but taking charge of your life shouldn't end there. Over and beyond gaining an understanding of…
  10. What the Experts Say
    By Nancy Carson, National Family Caregivers Association
    Family caregivers provide support, love, and a hefty portion of help. Help to meet medical needs, help to manage logistics, help to enjoy life in the face of difficulty. But helping someone, especially a loved one, c…
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