Tag: Caregiving
It’s Your Life, Speak for Yourself with Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is the process of deciding and documenting what types of health care you’d like to receive if illness or injury leaves you unable to speak for yourself. The best time to start the process is long before you need it. Still, as long as you can communicate your wishes, it’s never too late to start planning.
A Guide to Self-Care for Caregivers
Practicing self-care as a caregiver of someone who has cancer may be challenging, but it’s vital for you and your loved one. Learn what you can do.
Stay Connected With Your Loved Ones Struggling With Addiction During the Pandemic
It’s hard to be there for your loved ones struggling with addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic, but however far away you are, it’s important to try. Find out the steps you can take to help.
How to Stay Connected to Your Older Relative
When an older parent or relative lives in a long-term care facility, it can be difficult to stay connected with them — especially if you can’t visit. Learn some easy ways that you can stay connected to your older relative from a distance.
10 Things You Need to Know About Your Aging Parents
It isn’t easy to watch our parents age. However, it’s incredibly important to play a supporting role in your parents’ lives, especially when it comes to making important health care decisions. Discover the steps you can take to help keep your parent healthy, happy and safe as they age.