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NFCA’s Family Caregiver Forum

Caring for the Caregivers
One of the most devastating side affects of caregiving is the loneliness and isolation.  If you cannot get away to participate in a local support group, join a few online forums that focus on caregiving.  This kind of resource did not even exist ten years ago.  Today it is a real lifesaver.
NFCA’s Family Caregiver Forum is a place where all family caregivers can post questions, receive support and communicate with others. 4004 users are registered… More

GROUP HOME JOBS AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS

GROUP HOME PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT STAFF
My mother lived at Lexington Place, a group home in Dallas, for the last 16 months of her life.   The number of residents varied from six to nine.  The staff worked in three shifts to provide around-the-clock coverage.  One aide worked the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift.
There were three to five certified nursing aides (CNA’s) who managed the hours from six a.m. to 10. pm.  This group helped with most of the ADL’s (Activities… More

CAREGIVER SUPPORT: MANAGING GUILT

The feeling of guilt is complex.   It is also one of the most destructive for caregivers.   As a caregiver, make sure you understand guilt, and put together a thought process that works for you.
ESTABLISH GUILT TO YOURSELF
Webster’s Online Dictionary covers a wide range of information about guilt.  One definition describes guilt as “a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person realizes or believes – whether justified or not… More

CAREGIVER STRESS

Someone needs to care for the caregiver.  Sometimes the only person around is you.  Here are some practical suggestions

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