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10 Questions to Ask if a Loved One Is in a Nursing Home

10 Questions to Ask if a Loved One Is in a Nursing Home

Jan 31, 2022 | Health, Health Care Professionals, Housing

Reading Time: 3 minutesAmericans living and working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic, accounting for roughly a quarter of all U.S. COVID-19 deaths. If you have a spouse, sibling,...
How to Manage Their Healthcare

How to Manage Their Healthcare

Sep 3, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals, How To

Reading Time: 7 minutesHow to Help Your Care Receiver Manage Their Healthcare Contributed by Roberta Carson, Zaggo Managing a serious medical condition is tough for anyone, but it’s particularly difficult for seniors. Many seniors have complicated health issues that...
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Telemedicine

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Telemedicine

Aug 9, 2021 | Health, Health Care Professionals

Reading Time: 7 minutesContributed by Roberta Carson, Zaggo  Thanks to COVID-19, many of us have visited the doctor via a phone or video call. But even before this pandemic, telemedicine provided a way for patients to connect with a doctor when they could not...
Competent Conversations with Health Care Providers (Recording)

Competent Conversations with Health Care Providers (Recording)

Feb 9, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals, How To, Teleconnection Recordings

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis Caregiver Teleconnection call was presented by guest speaker, Tanesha Tyler-Carr, Alzheimers Association on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Learn more about these free monthly calls by visiting their website or calling toll free: 866-390-6491....
Communicating with the Doctor and Other Health Care Professionals

Communicating with the Doctor and Other Health Care Professionals

Feb 9, 2021 | Family Caregiving, Health Care Professionals

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a caregiver, practicing clear communication will help you be a more effective and a better advocate for the person in your care. Because good communication helps people clear up misunderstandings and confusion quickly, builds positive...
The Hospital Stay

The Hospital Stay

Jan 12, 2021 | Family Caregiver Stories, Health Care Professionals, Hospital

Reading Time: 6 minutes Print This Post Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a series about what happened when a working caregiver’s mother had to go into the hospital. This post is about the hospital stay. Also in this series is the initial visit to the...
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