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2. Caregiver - Wikipedia

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   Caregiver. A caregiver, carer or support worker is a paid or unpaid person who helps an individual with activities of daily living. Caregivers who are members of a care recipient's family or social network, and who may have no specific professional training, are often described as informal caregivers.

3. How to Balance Work and Caregiving - WebMD

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   Experts estimate that six in 10 family caregivers of adults age 50 and over also work a full-time or part-time job. And about half of the workforce expects to be providing care for an elder in the ...

4. Caregiving: Taking Care of Older Adults - WebMD

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   Add safety rails in showers and tubs and near the toilet. Reduce water temperature to below 120 F (48.9 C). Move furniture and clear clutter to create clear, wide paths. Place nightlights ...

5. 9 Ways to Set Boundaries as a Caregiver - Healthline

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   4. Set a schedule (including breaks) Setting your caregiving hours and breaks on a calendar for all to see helps set everyone’s expectations about when you will and won’t be available. Having ...

6. How to Be a Dementia Caregiver: Tips for Success - WebMD

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   Build in lots of time for what used to be quick tasks, like showers, getting dressed, and eating. Be sure to leave room for spontaneous fun for both of you. Self-care tip: Carve out some time for ...

7. Alzheimer’s Care Guide: 10 Helpful Tips for Caregivers

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   10 tips for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here are a few tips for caring for someone with AD. 1. Educate yourself. Learn about your loved one’s condition. This can improve ...