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Caring without enabling

How to Help Without Enabling – Advice for Caregivers

February 7, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Finding a balance between helping and enabling is critical for caregiving, but it’s an area that is often overlooked until it is too late. This post takes a close look at the differences between the two approaches, along with times when stepping back is appropriate.

Decreasing Caregiver Stress

How To Reduce Caregiver Stress – Without Changing The Situation

February 3, 2020 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

While caregiving comes with many challenges, it doesn’t need to be as difficult as it often seems. In this post, we’re looking at a set of techniques that can help to reduce the weight of caregiving, even if your situation remains unchanged.

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Managing Incontinence in Dementia Patients – Experiences and Advice from Real Caregivers

January 29, 2020 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc Leave a Comment

Incontinence is a challenge that often becomes more significant with age. Managing incontinence can be tough enough at the best of times, doing so for dementia patients becomes that much more complex.

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A Guide to Affordable Housing; Solutions for Seniors

January 27, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH 3 Comments

This guide offers a comprehensive source of direction and information for finding good affordable housing solutions for seniors.

Decreasing Negative Self-Talk

How to Change Self-Talk and Decrease Caregiver Stress

January 14, 2020 By Cassie Greenfield, MSc

Negative self talk often increases stress for caregivers, making their role feel much more challenging than it needs to be.

The Patriot Act on Retirement

Why We Can’t Retire – Hasan’s Patriot Act Take on Retirement

January 7, 2020 By Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH Leave a Comment

Retirement isn’t just an issue for seniors. The challenge impacts every generation, including current caregivers who may not have enough for their own retirement.

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