10 Gift Ideas for a Loved One
Want to give a gift to a loved one dealing with a chronic condition? If your loved one is stuck spending long hours at a doctor’s office, hospital, or treatment center, here are some helpful gifts to show your support.
Tips for Giving Medicine to a Loved One
Giving medicine to the person in your care can be challenging—especially when there are different types of medicines and dosing schedules to follow. Here are some tips to help make things easier.
Make it routine
Giving medicine as part of daily routines, such as brushing teeth or getting ready for bed, can make it easier for you and the
Giving Care and Knowing What to Share
As a caregiver, you can make a real difference in the life of someone you’re caring for. You can help your friend or family member learn more about his or her condition.
Here are some tips on how to care for a friend or family member. Knowing what to share
How does your friend or family member feel about sharing personal information with yo
Great Caregiver Tools
These days, there’s an app or online service for almost everything, and that includes caregiving. In fact, you may already be using some online services to help with certain caregiver tasks such as:
Managing schedules with calendar applications, such as Google Calendar™*
Sharing information using Dropbox™,* Google Drive&t
Make the Most of Doctor Visits When You’re Caring for Someone
Some people rely on loved ones who take on a much larger caregiving role—attending doctor visits, administering medication, and agreeing to be on call when necessary. If you’re a caregiver, it’s important to learn all you can about your loved one’s condition and open up communication with his or her doctor. This can hel
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