AUTHOR: Chelsea McWhorter
CONVERSATION: Caregivers
Communication—both verbal and nonverbal—is intrinsic to the human experience. Effective communication, however, far from being an innate trait, is a learned skill. Throughout our lifetime, social environments (i.e. parents, teachers, friends, jobs, and other life experiences) shape our understanding...
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5 Ways to Redirect Dementia-Related Behaviors
July 30, 2019 | Kate Kunk | Caregivers
If your loved one has dementia, you know that caring for this person can include dealing with undesirable and...
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Millennial Caregivers Among Most Stressed, Study Finds
June 17, 2019 | Chelsea McWhorter | Caregivers
Many of us – in fact, most of us – will feel the effects of caregiving at some point...
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Let the outdoor fun begin!
May 28, 2019 | Kate Kunk | Caregivers
A caregiver’s days often are harried with fixed responsibilities and countless unanticipated distractions. With so many tasks necessary just...
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10 Tips from Experienced Caregivers
April 18, 2019 | Chelsea McWhorter | Caregivers
“A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experiences,” wrote American physician and author, Oliver Wendell Holmes. What does...
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Loneliness Is Bad for Your Health
March 21, 2019 | Kate Kunk | Caregivers
Loneliness, commonly accepted as part of the human condition, is no stranger to any generation, but it is increasingly...
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Learning How to Love—Again
February 4, 2019 | Chelsea McWhorter | Caregivers
Caregiving is no easy task, whether the care recipient is a child, a spouse or an aging parent. Caring...
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