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We also explain what being discharged really means for someone’s health, what a successful discharge is, why many seniors aren’t prepared to leave the hospital, and how to get seniors to accept the help they need.

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Taking this type of approach reduces defensiveness and this list gives you specific tasks to focus on, making your responsibilities feel a little less overwhelming.

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We explain what gratitude really means, share 2 positive effects of gratitude that reduce caregiver stress, and suggest a simple way to add a little gratitude to your day.

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We explain why untreated hearing loss is such a serious issue and 3 reasons why hearing loss increases dementia risk.

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We explain what can happen if someone doesn’t have inpatient status, the difference between inpatient vs. outpatient status, the rules under Medicare, and what seniors should expect to pay.

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When an older adult needs care, it affects the whole family. That’s why caregiver family meetings are so important.  We’ve got helpful advice on the 5 essential parts needed for successful caregiver family meetings.

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Making Mistakes and Coping with Guilt

We share examples of how we can be too hard on ourselves and explain why it’s in our (and our older adult’s) best interests to forgive ourselves and move on.

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Caregiving is a tough role and there are pitfalls that we often don’t learn about until we start struggling. Find out how to solve common issues like lack of sleep, “lone-soldier” syndrome, overwhelming care tasks, and more, by clicking here.