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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. Getting Your Affairs in Order
    National Institute on Aging
    No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, it's just this kind of planning that can make all the difference in an emergency.
  2. TOLERANCE
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  3. THE STAFF
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  4. HOSPICE
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Ask Dr. Marion
    Sound advice to your questions from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  5. Suggestions for Hospice Planning
    This list offers suggestions in making the last stages of life easier for your loved one and family.
  6. How to Make the Home Geriatric Care Friendly
    By AGIS Staff, AGIS Network
    A useful guide for how to make the home geriatric care friendly. The guide offers do it yourself tips for making the home geriatric care friendly as one ages. Also includes information on how to locate a geriatric …
  7. Myths and Facts about Food Stamp Benefits and the Elderly
    US Dept of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
    This quick tip sheet clears up many misunderstandings about qualifying your elderly family member for foodstamps.
  8. Facing Sudden Loss
    By Judy Tatelbaum, MSW, Hospice Foundation of America
  9. LEARN TO LET GO - Tips from Dr. Marion
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Dr. Marion Tips
    Helpful tips on the subject of LEARNING TO LET GO from Dr. Marion, Ph.D., Geriatric Care Manager
  10. Is it Time to Move?
    By Dr. Marion Somers, Ph. D., Elder Health Resources of America, Inc.
    Provides suggestions and considerations in determining if you should move your parent or loved one to a facility.
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