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A caregiver can be a relative, friend or professional health worker who provides care to someone who cannot care for himself or herself due to a disability or functional limitation. The care can include: non-medical care such as help with bathing, eating, or household chores, or medical care such as changing dressings.

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  1. ARE YOU A CAREGIVER?
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  2. THE MINI-VACATION
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  3. GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURE
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  4. COMMUNICATE OPENLY - Tips from Dr. Marion
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Dr. Marion Tips
    Helpful tips on the subject of COMMUNICATING OPENLY from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  5. Education and Care - 12 Ways to Boost Caregiver Success
    Alzheimer's Foundation of America
  6. Women Caregivers for Family Members with Alzheimer's Disease
    LightBridge
    The role of caregiving for a family member with Alzheimer's disease is primarily a woman's role. And this role has serious financial and medical repercussions. Of the almost 10 million Americans caring for a person w…
  7. Long Distance Caregiving Makes Me Feel Guilty
    National Institute on Aging
    You might think that being far away gives you some immunity from feeling overwhelmed by what is happening to your parent...
  8. Handling Frustration
    National Institute on Aging
    Feeling frustrated and angry with everyone, from your parent to his or her doctors, is a common caregiving experience....
  9. Grief - Supporting a Grieving Caregiver
    National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
  10. RESPITE: Time Out for Caregivers Part I
    By Nancy Carson, National Family Caregivers Association
    No one can expend their energy, strength, and time giving to someone else, especially in the demanding role of family caregiver, without replenishing their own reserves. Sooner or later, something has to give. Respit…
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