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Disclaimer: This article provides guidance on working with paid caregivers. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult with an attorney about employment laws, tax obligations, and proper hiring practices in your jurisdiction. Always verify credentials and references before hiring any caregiver. You're suddenly an employer. You never trained
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Disclaimer: This article provides general information about hospice and when it might be appropriate. It does not constitute medical advice. Decisions about hospice should be made in consultation with your parent's healthcare team, your family, and your parent if they are able to participate. Only a physician can
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Disclaimer: This article provides guidance on discharge planning for elderly patients. It is not medical advice and does not replace discussions with your parent's medical team. Discharge planning decisions should be made collaboratively with healthcare providers, your parent, and your family based on your parent's medical
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Disclaimer: This article provides guidance for family members supporting hospitalized elderly relatives. It does not constitute medical advice. Always follow hospital policies and defer to medical professionals for clinical decisions regarding your parent's care. Your parent is admitted to the hospital, and you're standing in their
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Disclaimer: This article provides guidance on recognizing pain in people who cannot verbally communicate. It is not medical advice and does not replace assessment by a healthcare provider. Always consult with doctors or pain specialists when you suspect your parent is experiencing pain. Your parent looks away when you touch
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Disclaimer: This article provides guidance on supporting oral health in elderly individuals. It does not replace professional dental care. Always consult with a dentist about your parent's oral health and appropriate care strategies. Your parent hasn't been to the dentist in two years. They say their
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Disclaimer: This article provides information about technology tools available to caregivers. It is not a recommendation to purchase any specific product and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with healthcare providers about what monitoring or assistance tools might be appropriate for your situation. Always verify the security and privacy practices
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Disclaimer: This article provides general guidance on supporting elderly relatives during medical appointments. It does not constitute medical advice. Always defer to your parent's autonomy and their healthcare provider's recommendations. You sit in the waiting room, watching your parent shift uncomfortably in the plastic chair. In
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Disclaimer: This article provides guidance on record keeping for caregivers. It is not legal advice and does not replace consultation with an attorney or healthcare provider regarding specific documentation needs. Always maintain privacy and follow applicable regulations when handling personal health information. There's a moment when you realize
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about basic wound care. It is not medical advice. For any wounds, especially deep wounds, wounds showing signs of infection, surgical wounds, or wounds that aren't healing, consult with a healthcare provider or wound care specialist. Some wounds require professional care and
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Always trust your instincts and contact emergency services if you believe someone is in immediate danger. When in doubt, call 911. There's a moment that haunts many caregivers, perhaps even you. It's three
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about managing nighttime care and sleep issues. It is not medical advice. Sleep disturbances, nighttime confusion, or night behaviors often have medical causes including sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, medication effects, infections, or other conditions. Consult with healthcare providers before making changes to sleep