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Family Caregiving

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Caregiving is among the greatest gifts we can give a loved one, but it can also be one of the most demanding. In order to avoid burnout, it’s important for caregivers to ask for support and make their own wellness a priority.

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Family Caregiving

Finding caregiver support and making caregiving more rewarding

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care: Help for Family Caregivers

Getting the help you need

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Behavior Management

Tips for managing common symptoms in dementia patients

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Caregiver Stress and Burnout

Tips for regaining your energy, optimism, and hope

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Support Groups: Types, Benefits, and What to Expect

Is a support group right for you?

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Respite Care

Finding respite services for family caregivers

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Adult Day Care Services

Finding the best center for your needs

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Home Care Services for Seniors

Services to help you age in the comfort of your own home

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Hospice and Palliative Care

Quality of life at the end of life

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Late Stage and End-of-Life Care

Caregiving in the final stages of life

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A Guide to Nursing Homes

Choosing skilled nursing facilities and convalescent homes

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When a Loved One is Terminally Ill

Talking about death and making end-of-life decisions