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Below are a list of articles written by professionals in the eldercare field, geared toward supporting the family caregiver.

CAREGIVING

• Helping a Caregiver from Afar
• Rewards of Caregiving Can Be Many
• Stay Connected – Tips for Preventing Caregiver Isolation
• Respite is a Must for Caregivers
• New to Caregiving? – Here's What You Need to Know
• Caregiver Support Groups: Is One Right for You?
• Caregivers Can Thrive by Reducing Stress Levels
• Lighten Your Load - Practical Tips for Saving Time and Energy

STRESS MANAGEMENT

• Do Your Best to Manage Stress - 15 Tips for Preventing Burnout
• How to Get Organized – Record-Keeping Tips for Beating Information Overload

COMMUNICATION

• Common Communication Barriers
• Working with the Pros: Tips for Communicating with Healthcare Providers

MEDICARE

• Medicare Benefits for Home
• Medicare Benefits for Skilled Nursing Facility Care

MEDICAL DIAGNOSES

• Alzheimer's Disease - A Primer Understanding the Symptoms and Behavior
• Living Well with Parkinson's Disease

SAFETY AT HOME

• Entertaining Older Relatives: Simple Steps to Reduce Home Hazards
• 12 Ways to Help a Homebound Senior Stay Involved in Life
• Reduce the Risk of Medication-Related Problems
• Is Your Aging Loved One Managing at Home? Signs to Watch For and How to Help.

SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS

• From Hospital to...? An Overview of Discharge Options
• Hunting for a Retirement Home? Develop a Checklist.
• Does Your Relative Need a Nursing Home? – One size doesn't fit all when it comes to eldercare.
• Easing the Transition – Make Moving a Relative to Long-Term Care Less Painful

END OF LIFE

• End-of-Life Caregiving
• End-of-Life Care – Where?
  

GENERAL RESOURCE

• Social Workers Help in Many Ways
• Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors
• Health Care Teams: An Overview
• Practical Tips for When your Parent is Hospitalized

SEASONAL CAREGIVING

• Keeping Cool When Things Get Hot - Consider These Alternatives for Beating Summer Heat
• Make the Holidays a Little Brighter – Visit a Care Facility
• HOLIDAY HELP: Holiday Hints for Alzheimer's Caregivers
• WINTER HELP: Caring in Cold Times – Winter Caregiving Tips to Maximize Health and Safety