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Tag Archives: Caregiving
“Deeper into the Soul,” by Nader Shabahangi, Ph.D. and Bogna Szymkiewicz, Ph.D.
The authors challenge us to rethink our attitudes about dementia
“Deeper into the Soul: Beyond Dementia and Alzheimer’s Toward Forgetfulness Care,” is a guidebook for people and caregivers who live and work with loved ones or patients who have symptoms of dementia. The authors implore us to re-brand dementia and … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Caregiving, Deeper into the Soul, Dementia, Lending Insight, reality
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Dinners with Love Provides Meals for Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers
The Vermont-based organization has provided over 12,000 meals in nine years
As anyone who has ever cared for a dying loved one will tell you, caring for a hospice patient at home is a physically and emotionally draining experience. Most caregivers have little, if any, time to care for their own … Continue reading
How Does Touch Awareness Improve Caregiving and Healthcare?
An interview with Everflowing director and educator Irene Smith, Part Two
Today SevenPonds speaks with Irene Smith, founder and director of Everflowing, an educational program centered around creating a more supportive environment for hospice patients and their healthcare providers. Smith has three decades of experience as an educator and practitioner, focusing primarily on … Continue reading
How Dare You Die Now!
Acknowledging the anger or pain of an earlier-than-expected death
“I’m so angry – I can’t forgive him for dying and leaving me,” whispered Amy. “Does that make me a bad person?” Sweethearts since high school, Amy and Don had been inseparable, and married at age 20. Now, the future they had … Continue reading
Caregiver Burnout: How to Recognize It and Ways to Cope
Exhaustion and fatigue can leave even the most loving caregivers wishing for relief
After struggling to give her mother a bath for 45 minutes, Rene’s patience was spent. Her mother’s Alzheimer’s caused her to resist the bath, and Rene had to deflect her flailing arms and verbal assaults. With no time to take … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged Anticipatory grief, Caregiver exhaustion, Caregiver Support, Caregiving, forgiveness, grief and guilt
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How Can Caregivers Practice Self-Care During the Holidays? An Interview with Judy Long, Part Two
A hospital chaplain offers tips and calming techniques for caregivers
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Judy Long, an educator and chaplain at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. In her role as a chaplain, she communicates with patients, families, caregivers, physicians and nurses to find the best possible care plan. Judy … Continue reading
