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When Kids Have the Flu: Comforting, Feeding and Entertaining Children Who Are Home Sick

By: Gabi Larson

Plants Improve Quality of Life in Caregiver Home: Garden for Therapy or Enjoy the Therapeutic Rewards of Indoor Plants

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Who's Caring for the Caregiver? Six Tips for Avoiding Caregivers' Burnout

By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Ten Practical Tips for the First-Time Caregiver: Living and Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's or Dementia

By: JoAnn Sardo

Emotional Challenges for Elderly Parents: How to Handle the Many Emotions of Aging Parents

By: Melody Hicks

Plan Ahead for Elderly Parents: When Caring for Aging Parents, Some Basic Information is Needed

By: Marianne Lepa

Coping With Dementia Symptoms: Agnosia is a Common Contributor to Delusions in Dementia Patients

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How to Relate to Elderly Parents: Ways to Help Improve a Relationship with Aging Parents

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Relating to Aging Parents: Why Relationships with Elderly Parents Need to Evolve

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Dementia Diagnosis in Family Members: What to do Before/After a Diagnosis of Dementia in Spouse or Parent

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Adult Children Caring for Elderly Parents: Who is in Charge when Dealing with Aging or Ill Parents?

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Effective Communication Skills for Caregivers: Create a Better Life by Improving Interpersonal Communication

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Assertive Communication Skills for Caregivers: How Caregivers Can Communicate Effectively with Family Members

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caregiver Role in Using a CPAP Machine: Ways Spouse Benefits While Helping Patient Adjust to CPAP

By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Getting Started Using a CPAP Machine: Tips on Starting and Adjusting to CPAP Therapy

By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

How to Improve Communication in the Family: Caregivers: Fix Family Communication Problems to Ease Stress

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How to Deal with Feelings & Family Communication: Caregivers Can Use Feelings to Improve Communication in the Family

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Causes and Prevention of Alzheimer's: Dr. Daniel G. Amen Offers Tips to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caring for Aging Parents: Understanding "Aging in Place" and "Slow Medicine" Can Help

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Elder Care Family Meetings: Discussing Helping Aging Parents

By: Fraser Sherman

Health Care for Elderly Parents: Understanding Dr. Dennis McCullough’s "Slow Medicine"

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Depression in the Elderly: Consequences, Symptoms and Treatment of Depression in Old Age

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Memory Loss in the Elderly: What Causes Forgetfulness? Is it Always Alzheimer’s or Dementia?

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Caring for Alzheimer's Patients: How to Help Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients With Daily Activities

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

An Overview of Dementia: Causes and Effects of Dementia on the Patient and Family Caregiver

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

Deal With Delusions and Dementia: Tips for Family Caregivers on Dealing With Delusional Behavior

By: Feature Writer Lisa C. DeLuca

How To Care For An Elderly Parent: Baby Boomers Taking Care of Aging Family Members

By: Lin Burress

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