Caregiving
My father is a Vietnam War veteran. I've moved closer to him so we can do more things together, and I've noticed his health isn't as good as it was. I thought he was getting the health care he needs, but now I'm not so sure. He smokes a lot, and I'm worried about heart disease.
Submitted by Pam R.Caregiver of the Month
I have a condition that causes me to be fed via IVs. I also have several other medical conditions. Over the last 4+ years I have had 5 surgeries while my nutrition has been thru TPN thru my central IV line. I ended up with an internal staph infection which meant my total knee replacement had to be removed which was done through three surgeries. My daughter Lisa B. had gone through a divorce and decided to move in with me and become my care taker.
Caregiving: Assisting Individuals With COPD
Caregiving is a tough job, especially when the person you're caring for has an incurable condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But knowing what to do can be half the battle, so simply educating yourself on the illness and your responsibilities can help you feel better prepared for your duties.
Caregiver of the Month
I'm Pat. My mom has COPD and has been on oxygen for the last 3 years. The last 2 she has to be on it 24/7. She is 90 years young and will be 91 in May 2012. She recently had to go into a nursing home in December 2011. That was the hardest decision that she made. Yes, she made the decision, I could not do it. She knew it was time.
Caregiving: How to Help a Person Come to Grips With a Diabetes Diagnosis
Coping with news that someone you love has type 2 diabetes can be difficult, especially if you are this person's caregiver. However, as with most big life events, you may want to begin this journey with a deep, cleansing breath and the knowledge that you can get through this with appropriate adjustments.
Caregiving: Helping a Loved One Manage Their Diabetes Treatments
Being a caregiver for a person with diabetes is no small task. In addition to guiding your family member or friend toward healthy lifestyle habits, you will need to help the person measure blood sugar regularly, keep track of blood pressure and cholesterol levels and administer insulin.
Caregiving for Diabetes: Encourage Healthy Eating and Exercise Habits
They say that every cloud has a silver lining, and when it comes to diabetes, the positive side is that many of the lifestyle habits needed to control the blood sugar disorder are common-sense healthy behaviors that you probably already know a lot about.
Keeping Busy: Planning Daily Activities With an Elder
A big part of making everyday life easy for you and your aging parent or loved one is establishing a daily routine of activities to keep them occupied and engaged.
