Articles of Interest:
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Life After Caregiving
What do caregivers do when their loved ones die? The aftermath can be very difficult, leaving caregivers feeling lost, lonely, and useless...
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Caring for the Caregiver
A middle-aged man, dragging a stiff, immobilized leg behind him, forces himself to cross the room. A blonde woman is talking with a bottle cap in her mouth...
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Legacy of Caregiving
In 1976, Catherine Isgrig resigned an executive position at Southwestern Bell and returned to Columbus, Texas, to care for her ailing mother...
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Home Becomes a Hospice
Many a traveler has driven by the Calo-oy's nine bedroom home in northwest San Antonio and wondered what kind of people would live in such a big house...
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Top 5 Ways to Stay Out of a Nursing Home
Virtually no one desires to be in a nursing home, but for many folks as they age this seems like the only possibility. For some, mobility issues can...
Web Sites for Caregivers
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Caregiving.com
Managing The Stress ~ Making The Decisions ~ Discovering The Meaning. Caregivers can join a free online support group, get a caregiver coach, and read other caregiver stories. -
Aging Solutions
Valuable resources for those caring for an aging parent or elderly spouse. Site features elder care advice, articles, comprehensive checklists, prescription drug information, free newsletter, and a support group forum. -
Connection for Caregivers
Useful information for those who care for seniors. Site features a Free Caregivers Guide, Classes, Support Groups, Online Videos, and many more valuable resources. -
WebMD.com
A complete caregiver section includes articles on caregiver issues such as spousal stress, coping, and caregiver depression. -
AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people over 50. Find information on health and wellness, financial planning and careers, travel and leisure, insurance and discounts, and more. The AARP online newsletter includes online games, latest senior news, a recipe guide, and much more. -
Administration on Aging
Information on the senior population and services for the elderly
