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Advance Health Care Directives and POLST

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Caregiver Health

WebHealth Consequences for Women Caregivers. Research shows that female caregivers (who comprise about two-thirds of all unpaid caregivers) 41, 42 fare worse than their male …

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Caregiver Statistics: Health, Technology, and Caregiving Resources

WebCaregiving in the U.S.] Research shows an estimated 17-35% of family caregivers view their health as fair to poor. Higher hour caregivers are even more likely to rate their health as …

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Caregiving at Home: A Guide to Community Resources

WebIf you’re caring for someone at home, you may be helping your loved one with a range of activities such as bathing, dressing, transportation, and food preparation. …

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Caregiver Resources

WebWe offer a wide range of caregiver resources, including caregiving tips, information and encouragement about taking care of yourself as a caregiver, connections to community …

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Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers

WebCaregiving can be an emotional roller coaster. On the one hand, caring for your family member demonstrates love and commitment and can be a very rewarding personal …

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15 Advance Care Planning Resources for National Healthcare …

WebWe can help. We hope the above resources help you get started in making important health care decisions—either for yourself or with your care recipient. If you need more help or …

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A Physician’s View of Caregiver Health

WebPhysical Effects. Compared with noncaregivers, caregivers suffer from: Diminished immune responses, which means more frequent infection and increased risk of cancers. Slower …

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Services By State: Kentucky

WebThere are two services programs available: National Family Caregiver Support Program and Kentucky Family Caregiver Program. The National Family Caregiver Support Program …

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Legal Planning for Incapacity

WebFamily Caregiver Alliance (FCA) seeks to improve the quality of life for caregivers through education, services, research and advocacy. Through its National Center on Caregiving, …

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Advanced Illness: Holding On and Letting Go

WebIntroduction. Our culture tells us that we should fight hard against age, illness, and death: “Do not go gentle into that good night,” Dylan Thomas wrote. And holding on to life, to …

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Women and Caregiving: Facts and Figures

WebWomen, Work and Caregiving. The number of working women age 55 and older is projected to increase by 52% between 2000 and 2010, from 6.4 million to 10.1 million. 14 As …

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Hospital Discharge Planning: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

WebRecord the name of the family caregiver on the medical record of the person being cared for. Inform the family caregivers when their friend or family member is to be discharged. …

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Caring for Veterans

WebAlso important is the National Caregiver Support Line (1-855-260-3274 (toll free) M-F 8 am -10 pm ET and Saturday, 8 am-5 pm ET. This is a toll-free number for caregivers, family …

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Pathways to Effective Communication for Health Care Providers …

WebPathways to Effective Communication for Health Care Providers and Caregivers. By Family Caregiver Alliance and updated by Trish Doherty

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Personal Care Agreements

WebThe agreement is a contract typically between a family member who agrees to provide caregiver services for a disabled or aging relative and the person receiving care. The …

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The Aging of the Baby Boom and the Growing Care Gap: A …

WebThe “average” family caregiver is a 49-year-old woman who works outside the home and spends about 20 hours per week providing unpaid care to her mother for nearly 5 years. …

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Making End-of-Life Decisions: What Are Your Important Papers

WebHospitals and most doctor’s offices will provide you with the form upon request. Everyone over 18 should have one. Must be completed while you are competent to know what you …

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