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Caregivers

Caregivers are people who provide care to those who need supervision or assistance with an illness or disability.

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What does a nurse practitioner do?
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by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
When people ask me what a nurse practitioner (NP) does, I always say we're like midwives for adults. We get involved in all aspects of patient care. We treat people from the beginning of their hospital stay through discharge and usually see them again once they've left the hospital, at their post-op visit. Right after heart surgery, patients are transferred to the ICU. The NP keeps a close watch,...
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How do I check an unconscious victim's breathing, circulation?
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by HowStuffWorks
Follow these steps to check whether an unconscious victim is breathing and to see if they have any signs of circulation: 1. With the victim's airway open, look, listen, and feel for breathing for about 5-10 seconds by placing your cheek near the victim's mouth and watching for their chest to rise and fall. 2. Check the victim for signs of circulation, such as movement, coughing, or groaning. 3. ...
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What is hospice care?
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by Cleveland Clinic
Hospice is the "something more" that can be done for a patient and family when an illness cannot be cured. Hospice is a concept based on comfort-oriented care. Entering into hospice is another mode of therapy, which may be more beneficial than aggressive treatment. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) provides a family survey that sets benchmarks for quality of care and fa...
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What purpose does rehabilitation serve?
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by Cleveland Clinic
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation serves patients with impairments and disabilities in the areas of mobility, self-care, communications, swallowing and cognition; the impairments may result from accidents, illnesses or natural causes. These patients' medical needs may range from simple to very complex, or may be chronic in nature. Issues of endurance and safety, psychosocial, vocational and re...
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What's a caregiver?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need. Usually, the person receiving care has a condition such as dementia, cancer, or brain injury and needs help with basic daily tasks. Caregivers help with many things such as: Grocery shopping House cleaning Cooking Shopping Paying bills Giving medicine Bathing Using the toilet Dressing Eating People who are not paid to...
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Who are our nation's caregivers?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Most Americans will be informal caregivers at some point during their lives. During any given year, there are more than 44 million Americans (21% of the adult population) who provide unpaid care to an elderly or disabled person 18 years or older. Altogether, informal caregivers provide 80 percent of the long-term care in the United States. Sixty-one percent of caregivers are women Most caregiv...
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What is caregiver stress?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Caregiver stress is the emotional and physical strain of caregiving. It can take many forms. For instance, you may feel: Frustrated and angry taking care of someone with dementia who often wanders away or becomes easily upset Guilty because you think that you should be able to provide better care, despite all the other things that you have to do Lonely because all the time you spend caregivin...
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Can caregiver stress affect my health?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Although most caregivers are in good health, it is not uncommon for caregivers to have serious health problems. Research shows that caregivers: Are more likely to be have symptoms of depression or anxiety Are more likely to have a long-term medical problem, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, or arthritis Have higher levels of stress hormones Spend more days sick with an infectious dise...
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How will I know if caregiving is putting too much stress on me?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Caregiving may be putting too much stress on you if you have any of the following symptoms: Feeling overwhelmed Sleeping too much or too little Gaining or losing a lot of weight Feeling tired most of the time Loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy Becoming easily irritated or angered Feeling constantly worried Often feeling sad Frequent headaches, bodily pain, or other physica...
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What caregiving services can I find in my community?
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by Dr. William D. Knopf
Caregiving services include: Transportation Meal delivery Home health care services (such as nursing or physical therapy) Non-medical home care services (such as housekeeping, cooking, or companionship) Home modification (changes to the home that make it easier for your loved one to perform basic daily tasks, such as bathing, using the toilet, and moving around) Legal and financial counsel...
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