AUTHOR: Chelsea McWhorter
CONVERSATION: Caregivers
Have you ever thought about the importance of touch? Author Paula Cocozza states, “The pleasantness encourages us to keep touching, nourishes babies and binds adults, and threads wellbeing into the fabric of our being.” We don’t think...
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Mindful Fall Prevention for All Ages
September 19, 2019 | Kate Kunk | Caregivers
All of us have fallen at one time or another. My own experiences include more than falling in childhood...
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Communication tips for a loved one with dementia
August 22, 2019 | Chelsea McWhorter | Caregivers
Communication—both verbal and nonverbal—is intrinsic to the human experience. Effective communication, however, far from being an innate trait, is...
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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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