Chapter 10: Opportunities and Stresses of Caregiving

The link below goes to an article that I found online about how to introduce the idea of care giving to your parents or other elderly people you may be caring for. It gives you tips and ideas on how to break the ice and talk about the topic without frustrations or accusations.

http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/caregiving-insights/starting-points


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The following video demonstrates and informs you of the different types of care-giving there is available, as well as giving you a few more ideas about how to start the conversation with a family member...


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HELPFUL WEBSITES!

The website below is an awesome resource for caregivers and people interested in learning more about care giving. It has tons of statistics, FAQs, and general information about care giving.

http://www.caregiving.org

The second website that I found is similar to the first, but it focuses only on family care giving and techniques. It's very informative!

www.familycaregiving101.org

"You’re happiest while you’re making the greatest contribution."
-Robert F. Kennedy
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I chose the chapter on care giving for my blog because it’s always been something that’s interested me. I’ve often wondered what will happen when my parents need help being taken care of, as well as what will happen once I’m in that same position. This chapter was very informative for me, I learned a lot about different types of institutions and facilities that are out there to help care for the elderly, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of taking care of your family in your own home as opposed to entering them into a facility.

The information I found on this topic was very helpful and informative. I learned a lot about the risks of putting an elderly person into a care giving facility, and how to identify the signs of elder abuse. I definitely feel like this chapter had something important to offer me, as well as anyone else who is interested in the different types of care giving available out there.

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