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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. PUT SAFETY FIRST - Tips from Dr. Marion
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Dr. Marion Tips
    Helpful tips on the subject of PUTTING SAFETY FIRST from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  2. Fact Sheet - End-of-Life Decision-Making
    Family Caregiver Alliance
  3. WANDERING MONITORS
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  4. FAQ - When Your Dying Friend Needs Help
    Hospice Foundation of America
  5. Assessing my loved one's situation
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Dr. Marion
    Suggestions for identifying potential needs with a loved one and involving him/her in the process of meeting those needs.
  6. Forgetfulness: It's Not Always What You Think
    National Institute on Aging
    A lot of people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious, and others are not.
  7. When Your Long Distance Loved One Has a Few Months to Live
    National Institute on Aging
    When Ellen’s father, Sam, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, she was 4 months into her second pregnancy....
  8. In These Times, an Annual Insurance Check-Up Makes Even More Sense
    Financial Planning Association
    Disaster preparedness has many dimensions; it’s important to check the coverage on every insurance policy you have.
  9. Coping with Death and Injury: Financial Considerations in a Time of Need
    Financial Planning Association
    Prompt, sensible financial planning and timely actions can help you avoid or minimize potential financial hardships in times of grief.
  10. Helping a Loved One Make a Power of Attorney
    By Shae Irving, Nolo
    Those who may soon be unable to make their own decisions should prepare powers of attorney.
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