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How to know what you're looking for and why
How getting help helps
Know the time, the skills and the level of care you require
Sometimes the best place to find help is from those who know you best
Depending on your loved one's needs or the amount of time you require, there are benefits to skilled providers
Learn to check references...and so much more!
The importance of keeping the one you care for in the loop
Finding respite through a day center, assisted living or a nursing facility? Here's what needs to be discussed.
What to discuss before someone starts working at home with your loved one
Preparing the respite provider right from the start
What to expect to pay—and where you might find some funding
Links to guidance in finding caregivers, organizing care and locating funding
At-home advice for COPD caregivers
Mealtime advice for COPD caregivers
The secrets to traveling with someone who has COPD
Helping make workplace accommodations for your loved one with COPD
Getting your loved one with diabetes to stick to a diet
How to manage diabetes by achieving long-term weight control
Learn the signs of diabetes-related circulation problems
Tips on how to administer this life-saving serum
Learning to keep a watchful eye on diabetic kids while instilling independent responsibility
Who you need and why you need them to help you care for your loved one with diabetes
Where to look for help when dealing with diabetes
Take our quiz to see if you're a caregiver...and then see how recognizing your role is the healthiest thing you can do for you!
Making the mix of work and caregiving work for you
Tips for productive communication
Making the most of a traditional family time
Knowing what to look for and how to help children in a difficult time
The more you take care of you, the better you can care for someone else
Finding ways to fend off frustration
When out of sight is anything but out of mind
Having the right paperwork will make caregiving easier
A trio of unique caregiver experts to help you
Words to the wise from those with experience
The power of acupuncture and massage
Understanding supplements
New information on replacement-joint infection sources
With proper screening, more children would be recognized sooner
Understanding the connection between facial expressions and non-responsiveness
Research looks at communication differences with kids with autism
Is pumping iron the key to successful dialysis?
If you see a sign of stoke, act on it. Here's why.
Beware the high price of caring for someone with cancer
Study indicates heritage can determine early or late detection of disease
A free tool works to empower patients and caregivers
Advice on the Importance of Drug Compliance
Don't Forget to Do a Safety C-H-E-C
To avoid dangerous interactions or side effects, don't hold back information
Fall-reduction Training
Beware the Catheter
Studies indicate the effect the hair-loss medicine can have on tests for prostate cancer
Additional Articles
Can using an inhaled corticosteroid cut your chances of getting lung cancer?
Are cured meats the cause behind your COPD?
Learning to administer the primary test for those with diabetes
Myths about diabetes abound, and they could get in the way of your taking proper action to keep the disease under control. Here, we help you and those in your care smash 10 popular misperceptions.
Getting your loved one with diabetes to stick to a diet
How to get your loved one with diabetes to take the proper meds at the right time
How to get your loved one with diabetes to make some moves for the better
Fighting one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes
How to manage diabetes with long-term weight control
Try not to hit a sour note with sweeteners
Learning the signs of diabetes-related circulation problems
Keeping blood glucose levels under control can help prevent many diabetes-related problems, including dementia.
Foot infections are a serious concern for anyone with diabetes. Here's what to look for and how to prevent them.
Keeping an eye out for the leading causes of death among those with diabetes
Preserving the healthy smile of your loved one with diabetes
Avoiding the dangers of diabetic retinopathy and other vision problems
Tips to make your life easier while making your loved one's healthier
What makes this diabetes-related hormone so important to you and the person you care for
What to do when insulin isn't prescribed
Learning about natural production and synthetic use of this diabetes-related hormone
Healthy lessons for kids and parents
Guides to kid-friendly, health-conscious fun
Learning to keep a watchful eye while instilling independent responsibility
Involving the child while avoiding self-care burnout
Communication is the key to preparation
Managing the lines of communication among your diabetes-care team
Your first line of defense and assistance in caring for your loved one with diabetes
Other physicians, nurses, therapists and experts to assist you in caring for your loved one with diabetes
New use for an ancient practice
Expert advice on reducing your chances of acquiring this disease
Why you shouldn't neglect preventive measures
News about MR spectography
Top tips for self-care
Multiple meds make for mix-up mayhem
What You Need to Know About IBC
When it comes to detecting signs of skin cancer, teamwork counts
Finding the differences in how COPD affects men and women
Tips for breathing easy on your next trip
Linking depression to anticipated heart attacks
A guide to health professionals you and your loved ones may see for diabetes
A certified nurse educator separates fact from fiction and prompts you to put knowledge into action
The more you know, the more you’ll be able to offer concrete help.
Associating diabetes with erectile dysfunction...and what can be done about it
How to be smart about your heart and what you need to know—especially if you're a woman
Compassionate compromise is the key play
A glossary of heart health words to help you decipher "DocSpeak"
Helping your doctor pinpoint the cause
Dealing with the day-in/day-out stress of the disease
Reducing the risk of kidney stone development
Tips on drug interaction and other behavior affecting those with the disease
Helping you discover if the person in your care has this autoimmune disease
New studies examine the connection between insomnia and such conditions as menopause, high blood pressure, heart failure, anxiety and depression.
How to exercise to establish healthful body alignment
How to assist if stairs are difficult to maneuver
How to prevent tissue ulcers through proper body positioning
How to stay safe in the kitchen—during the holidays and year-round
How to Increase It
How to exercise to positively impact cardiovascular function, bone strength and mental well-being
Exercises to help battle osteoporosis
How to perform safe from-chair transfers without injuring your back
Tips for assisting Parkinson's patients with mobility issues
How to safely walk, rise, and ascend and descend stairs
Bands of strength
More bands of strength
How to ensure a safe and steady seated-to-standing rise
How to choose and use a walker
News on new personal dialysis machines
Resources to assist you in getting aid and answers
Books, videos and CDs to help you with caregiving and specific diseases
The Alzheimer's Association and SNAPforSeniors make life easier for caregivers
The Freedom Tent helps the handicapped enjoy the great outdoors
A new, non-surgical way to diagnose a serious gastrointestinal problem
The Importance of Being Safe with Sound
Innovative, portable pager-size devices allow heart patients to be remotely monitored from around the world.
Check if your doctor is up to date with online technology
The Power of "Guided Imagery"
Tips for Getting Necessary Sleep
A new poll of MS caregivers sheds light on the effect caregiving has on us all.
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