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For Caregivers and Loved Ones

Caregivers of those near the end of life are often presented with both rewards and challenges, and it can take its toll. Discover tips for home health care and ways to find emotional support.
Mom caring for son with ALS
Caregiving in ALS: A Difficult but Soulful Journey
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
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How Can You Help Someone With Metastatic Breast Cancer?
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Talking to your dad about his health can be tough.
How to Talk to Your Dad About His Health
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Woman recovering from knee surgery
How You Can Make the Recovery of Knee Surgery Easier for Someone
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
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Coping With a Dying Loved One's Anger
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
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When a Loved One Is in the Intensive Care Unit
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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How to Decide Whether to Withhold or Withdraw Life Support
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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It's Important to Know How to Move Your Bed Bound Loved One Safely
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Helpful Tips for Lifting a Bed-Bound Person Safely
Fact checked by James Lacy
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How to Find the Best Doctor for Your Elderly Parents
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
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Roles of the Different Types of Nurses Who Care for Cancer Patients
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Immobility and Sensory Loss Are Contributing Factors of Pressure Ulcers
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Color and Temperature Changes Are Warning Signs Pressure Ulcers
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Taking Care of Someone Who Is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Caring for someone with bladder cancer
Caring for Someone With Bladder Cancer
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Hospital
Benefits and Risks of Artificial Nutrition and Hydration
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Money matters
How to Help Manage Finances for a Disabled Loved One
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
support group
Why People Caring for Relatives With Disabilities Need Support Groups
Fact checked by James Lacy
A patient going through kidney dialysis
When Should You Consider Stopping Dialysis Near the End of Life?
Fact checked by James Lacy
Helping friends with arthritis
12 Tips to Help Your Family and Friends Understand Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Woman giving mother bouquet of flowers in hospital
How to Celebrate the Holidays in a Hospital
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
A caregiver holding the hand of a patient
Finding Respite Care for Cancer Caregivers
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
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How to Give Emotional Support to a Friend or Loved One With Cancer
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Medical Alert System
The 6 Best Medical Alert Systems of 2021
Fact checked by James Lacy
Caring for a dying loved one
How to Provide Care for a Dying Loved One at Home
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Learn These 5 Tips for Safe Medication Administration
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
elderly man in hospital bed
Discover Our Tips on How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers or Bed Sores
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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How to Cope With the Impending Death of a Loved One
Fact checked by James Lacy
Nurse talking to patient in hospital
How to Help Make Changing a Bedridden Patient's Adult Diapers Easier
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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How to Be an Effective Caregiver for a Person With Heart Failure
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Describing Your Loved One's Pain and Keeping a Log
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
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Caring for a Loved One After Total Joint Replacement
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Best Burial Insurance Companies of 2021
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
HIV Support Group
The 7 Best HIV Support Groups of 2021
Fact checked by James Lacy
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The 7 Best Caregiver Support Groups of 2021
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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The Medicaid Look Back Period Makes It Hard to Get Into a Nursing Home
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
Caregiver stress
How to Talk About Caregiver Burnout
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Common Signs of Caregiving Burnout
Understanding Caregiving Burnout
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Senior woman's daughter visits with her mother's nurse
5 Common Issues When Discussing Cancer Caregiving
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD