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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
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about behavioral changes in aging and dementia. It is not medical advice. If your loved one develops new behavioral changes, aggression, or other concerning behaviors, consult with a healthcare provider immediately. Behavioral changes often signal medical problems like infections, medication side effects, pain, or
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about communicating with people who have dementia. It is not medical advice or a substitute for professional guidance from healthcare providers, geriatricians, or dementia specialists. Each person with dementia is different. Professional assessment and individualized strategies from an occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, or social
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about skin care and bedsore prevention. It is not medical advice. If your loved one develops any signs of skin breakdown, redness that doesn't fade, blisters, or open sores, consult with a healthcare provider immediately. Pressure ulcers can develop quickly and become
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about assisting with feeding and managing eating difficulties. It is not medical advice. If your loved one has swallowing difficulties, recent stroke, difficulty breathing while eating, weight loss, or any changes in eating ability, consult with a healthcare provider, speech-language pathologist, or occupational therapist
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about toileting assistance and incontinence management. It is not medical advice and does not replace professional medical guidance. If your loved one experiences new or worsening incontinence, unusual symptoms, or pain, consult with a healthcare provider immediately. Incontinence can signal urinary tract infections, medication
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general information about helping someone with bathing. It is not medical advice. If your loved one has specific medical conditions, recent surgeries, skin conditions, or mobility issues, please consult with their healthcare provider or occupational therapist for personalized guidance. Always prioritize your loved one's
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DISCLAIMER: This article provides general educational information about safe lifting and transfer techniques for caregivers. It is not medical advice. Always consult with healthcare professionals, physical therapists, or occupational therapists before implementing any transfer techniques. Every person's physical condition is different, and a healthcare provider should assess what
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Disclaimer: This article addresses identity and life transitions related to caregiving. For support with major life changes, grief, or identity questions, please consider consulting with a therapist or counselor who specializes in these areas. You've become a caregiver. It's not something you meant to do, necessarily.
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Disclaimer: This article provides general information about caregiver self-care. For personalized guidance about physical or mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare providers or mental health professionals. You hear the term "self-care" and you think of things you don't have time for. Spa days. Yoga
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Disclaimer: This article addresses complex emotional experiences and is informational only. If you're struggling with depression, grief, or other mental health challenges, please reach out to a therapist, counselor, or mental health professional who can provide personalized support. Your parent is still alive. You can see them, you
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Disclaimer: This article is informational only and not a substitute for professional counseling, medical advice, or eldercare guidance. If you're in crisis or experiencing severe caregiver burnout, please contact a mental health professional, social worker, or crisis support line immediately. Organizations like the Caregiver Action Network and Eldercare