Moving In

When the time comes for your loved one to move out of their home and into a place where adequate care can take place, there are many questions to consider. As our loved ones age; disabilities, illnesses and other problems arise that present the dilemma of where to move them. In this time of economic uncertainty . . . → Read More: Moving In

When Considering Moving A Loved One In With You

When the time comes for your loved one to move out of their home and into a place where adequate care can take place, there are many questions to consider.

As our loved one’s age; disabilities, illnesses and other problems arise that present the dilemma of where to move them. In this time of economic uncertainty . . . → Read More: When Considering Moving A Loved One In With You

Meeting Jessica

I’m a nurse at Hospice Care of South Carolina and recently when I was making a home visit a family caregiver met me at the door. Her name was Jessica, it was my first visit with her Daddy. She introduced him to me by saying, “this is my Daddy and he’s very sick.” There was very . . . → Read More: Meeting Jessica

Preparing For The Holidays

Caring for a seriously ill loved one takes on special dimensions during the holidays. Whether celebrating Hannukah, Christmas, Kwaanza, or the Feast of the Three Kings, we all want to find ways to include our loved one without overwhelming them. It’s natural for us to want to continue family traditions, especially if we think . . . → Read More: Preparing For The Holidays

Handling The Holidays After Losing A Loved One

Losing someone close to you is a very painful experience. With the holidays almost upon us the special days ahead can intensify that pain. Planning a remembrance or ritual to celebrate your loved one’s life can ease the sorrow of these challenging times and help preserve memories of the affection you shared.

Though the holidays can be . . . → Read More: Handling The Holidays After Losing A Loved One

Accepting Support

When people ask family caregivers, “What can I do to help?” many caregivers don’t know how to answer. Many of us are pretty reluctant to actually assign work to others, even others who are more than willing to really help. Because of this we miss out on much needed help and support.

You may admittedly be feeling . . . → Read More: Accepting Support

Accepting Support, Important Step For Family Caregivers

When people ask family caregivers, “What can I do to help?” many caregivers don’t know how to answer. Many of us are pretty reluctant to actually assign work to others, even others who are more than willing to really help. Because of this we miss out on much needed help and support.

You may admittedly be feeling . . . → Read More: Accepting Support, Important Step For Family Caregivers