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Plants Improve Quality of Life in Caregiver Home
Persons young, aged or disabled benefit from gardening therapy. Indoor plants have natural calming effects for caregivers, the elders in their care, or ailing loved ones. more...
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Get help planning a funeral with these suggestions and a checklist of things to do. more...
Family Leave for Military Exigency, Caregivers
By: Linda Ashar
Military deployment and its effects on families are sudden and lasting. On October 28, 2009, a new law, H.R. 2647, expanded FMLA coverage for military families. more...
By: Gabi Larson
A calm, soothing environment can encourage a speedy recovery for young kids who have fallen sick. more...
Who's Caring for the Caregiver?
By: Wendy J Meyeroff
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can cause enormous physical and emotional strains, too. Here are some ways for coping with caregiving's stresses. more...
Ten Practical Tips for the First-Time Caregiver
By: JoAnn Sardo
Geared toward people caring for Alzheimer's patients, these ten tips can help caregivers focus on the positive and avoid the frustration associated with this illness. more...
Emotional Challenges for Elderly Parents
By: Melody Hicks
Understanding the emotional reactions of aging parents to losses of daily tasks and responsibilities is as important as securing safe environments and quality care. more...
Plan Ahead for Elderly Parents
By: Marianne Lepa
Adult children caring for elderly parents should have basic medical, legal and financial information at their fingertips. more...
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