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
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
8 Tips to Help Manage Stress When Caring for a Loved One
When was the last time you put your own well-being at the top of your to-do list? It may take some patience and practice, but balancing your own needs with those of the person in your care can help you stay on a healthy path. These practical tips for caregivers may help you meet your own needs.
Carve out “me” time. Whether i
My Caregiver Notebook
Keep track of the health information of the person in your care. Choose just the pages you need, or download all of them to create a complete Caregiver Notebook.
The day-to-day
Use this form to jot down the details of daily routines, limitations, and needs of the person in your care.
Medicines
Make a detailed list of all prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes Defined
Taking care of yourself when you have type 2 diabetes starts with learning everything you can about your body and your treatment.
To help you begin, we’ve pulled together some useful information and tools for you. In this section, you’ll learn everything from basics to beyond. You know the saying, “knowledge is power?” In th
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