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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.
Caring for Someone With Arthritis
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
The 9 Best Gifts for Caregivers of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Respite Care: Options, Who Benefits, How to Find
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
How to Encourage a Doctor's Visit
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Caring for Someone With ALS
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Caring for a Loved One With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
How to Talk to Your Dad About His Health
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Caring for a Loved One Who Had Recent Knee Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Coping With a Dying Loved One's Anger
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
When a Loved One Is in the Intensive Care Unit
Fact checked by James Lacy
Withhold or Withdrawing Life Sustaining Measures
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
How to Properly Position Bed Bound Patients
Fact checked by James Lacy
Helpful Tips for Lifting a Bed-Bound Person Safely
Fact checked by James Lacy
Finding the Best Doctor for Elderly Parents
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Types of Nurses Who Care for Cancer Patients
Fact checked by James Lacy
Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Pressure Sore: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Fact checked by James Lacy
Taking Care of Someone Who Is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Caring for Someone With Bladder Cancer
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Benefits and Risks of Artificial Nutrition or Hydration
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Caregiver's Guide to Handling Finances for a Loved One
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Why Caregivers Should Consider Joining a Support Group
Fact checked by James Lacy
Making the Decision to Stop Dialysis
Fact checked by James Lacy
12 Tips for Family and Friends of Those With Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Visiting a Sick Friend in the Hospital During Holidays
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Respite Care for Cancer Caregivers
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Tips for Giving Emotional Support to Cancer Patients
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
The 6 Best Medical Alert Systems of 2021
Fact checked by James Lacy
How to Care for a Dying Loved One
Fact checked by James Lacy
5 Tips for Giving Medications Safely
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers or Bed Sores
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
How to Cope With the Impending Death of a Loved One
Fact checked by James Lacy
How to Change a Bedridden Patient's Adult Diapers
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Effective Caregiving for a Loved One With Heart Failure
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
How to Recognize and Assess Pain
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
Caring for a Loved One After Total Joint Replacement
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Best Burial Insurance Companies
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The 7 Best HIV Support Groups of 2021
Fact checked by James Lacy
The 7 Best Caregiver Support Groups of 2021
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
The Medicaid Look Back Period and Nursing Home Care
Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig
How to Talk About Caregiver Burnout
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Caregiving Burnout: What It Is and How to Talk About It
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5 Common Issues When Discussing Cancer Caregiving
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