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Caregivers: 6 Steps to Reduce Your Holiday Stress

Posted on December 10, 2012 in Caregiving for All Communities

Sure, the holidays are stressful, right? If you're a caregiver or part of the sandwich generation, though, the stress can seem overwhelming.

Senior Independence Named Among the Top 25

Posted on November 7, 2011 in Caregiving for All Communities

The Hidden Benefits of Caregiving

Posted on October 13, 2011 in Caregiving for All Communities

You may want to check out this encouraging article from The New York Times that challenges the stereotypes of what caregivers look like.

Top 15 Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia

Posted on December 6, 2010 in Caregiving for All Communities

Communicating with a loved one or friend who is affected by Dementia can sometimes be overwhelming and even frustrating. Here are some suggestions to overcome communications challenges...

Practical Support for Caregivers: Icaregiver.org

Posted on November 8, 2010 in Caregiving for All Communities

Family caregivers provide 80 percent of care to our nation’s older adults. Although caregivers take on their role wholeheartedly, and often derive great spiritual blessings from this important work — they still need support. A terrific source of caregiver information can be found at www.icaregiver.org.