Approaching Someone Who Is Angry When a person with dementia or a mental illness is angry, they may not think clearly. Therefore, it is very important to use caution when approaching if they show signs of aggression. In addition, their actions may be unpredictable. Even close relatives may not recognize you and may believe […]
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To Help Someone Who Is Depressed, You Need to Be Able to Recognize the Signs of Depression Sometimes a person gradually slips into depression without realizing how low they have sunk. As their motivation to rise above the sadness is waning, you notice changes in their appearance and behaviors. If you notice
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Tips on How to Respond Quickly If Suicide Plans Are In Process If you feel that your family member or friend has a plan in progress about how to commit suicide, you need to take immediate action to help them. Therefore, evaluate the danger to the person and
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Myths About Suicidal Thoughts People who talk about suicide won’t really do it. Almost everyone who commits suicide has given some clue or warning in advance. So don’t ignore even an indirect reference to death or suicide. Statements like, “You’ll be sorry when I’m gone,” “I can’t see any way out” –even if someone
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Children Caring for Parents Adults are not the only ones who have caregiving roles thrust upon them; children do as well. Children caring for parents as one of their family chores naturally occurs in the same way as other family responsibilities. In addition, family members take care of one another. Therefore, even if the person
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Caregivers Can be Victims, Too The news publishes many articles about elderly abuse and domestic violence associated with in-home care. However, seniors and the disabled are not the only ones who can be victims of abuse when it comes to in-home care; the caregiver can be a victim, too. In some situations, the one receiving
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Adapting to Changes in Family Relationships Part of getting used to being a caregiver is adjusting to how you interact with your family members. Before becoming their caregiver, you functioned as a parent, sibling, child, spouse, partner, etc. Now, regardless of your prior role, or whether you are younger or older than them, you begin
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Plans to Be All-Things-To-All People I diligently worked to create a website to support caregivers for the past two years. Initially, I planned to have an elaborate website that was all-things-to-all-people, i.e., a caregiver’s dream come true. For months, I learned all sorts of things about website design and other computer necessities. I made lots
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Education Bachelor of Science with Major in Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia Diploma in Nursing from Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing Additional Training Infection Control and Prevention Substance Abuse and Prevention Threat Assessment and Intervention Domestic Violence Sexual Harassment Ostomy and Wound Care Chemotherapy Administration Cardiac Rehabilitation Patient Education Principles and Training Crisis
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Government’s Plan for Staffing Crisis Focuses on Families Filling the Gap The 2018 United States Census Bureau report shows that as soon as 2035, older adults will outnumber children in the US. With the population aging, the demand for healthcare services increases significantly when the healthcare industry faces potential critical staffing shortages. Outpatient procedures occur
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