Give a Care Expert Caregiving Tips Much of what has come in handy as a caregiver for my mother who is 100% disabled (no use of any of her limbs) I have learned from the certified nursing aides or nurses. . . Read more How to Change Bed Sheets with Somebody In Them
Using a Weighted Blanket for MS and Epilepsy
Weighted Blankets | Expert Give a Care Caregiving Tips When I was in my early 20s and taking care of Mom, one of the odd jobs I did to make money was babysit for a large family – 4 kids. . . Read more Using a Weighted Blanket for MS and Epilepsy
Caregiving Equipment | Give a Care Favorites
Helpful Caregiving Supplies, Tools, and Equipment When it comes to caregiving, I strongly believe that the most important question you’ll ever want to ask is, “can this be easier?”. When it comes to Mom, whom doctors and other caregivers would. . . Read more Caregiving Equipment | Give a Care Favorites
Dysphagia Recipe | Leek Soup
Easy Dysphagia Meal Idea from Give a Care Finding delicious and savory meal ideas for Mom and modifying them for her dysphagia isn’t always easy. As her conditioned has worsened over the years, her strength and ability to swallow has. . . Read more Dysphagia Recipe | Leek Soup
Top Tools for Working Remotely as a Caregiver
Work from Home Ideas for Caregivers Since I have taken care of Mom full-time since I graduated college, I’ve only ever worked remotely (from home). I’ve transitioned through roles for a handful of companies including customer support associate, ad operations. . . Read more Top Tools for Working Remotely as a Caregiver
New Dysphagia Recipe | Savory Cream Spinach
Dysphagia Recipe from Give a Care I whipped this baby up the other afternoon for Mom and had to contain myself from not eating it all before she even got a chance. Super easy, healthy, and delicious, this recipe is. . . Read more New Dysphagia Recipe | Savory Cream Spinach
Expert Tips for When Your Loved One is in the Hospital
Family Caregiver Ideas | What to Know and Do When Your Loved One Is In The Hospital I can’t count on two hands the number of times Mom has been to the hospital. In the beginning mostly for car accidents. . . Read more Expert Tips for When Your Loved One is in the Hospital
Skin Care Tips for Caregivers
Family Caregiving Ideas | Skin Care Tips from Give a Care Let’s get dermatological y’all! Did you know that technically your skin is an organ? Just like your other organs, it thrives on healthy hydration. Skin care is one of. . . Read more Skin Care Tips for Caregivers
5 Things to Look for in a New Doctor
Family Caregiving Ideas | Finding a Doctor for Your Loved One Finding a doctor poses an interesting challenge, especially for caregivers looking for a primary doctor for their loved one. Typically, if your loved one has a disability, cancer, chronic. . . Read more 5 Things to Look for in a New Doctor
These Are a Few of My Favorite Tricks
Family Caregiving Tricks | Give a Care Blog When it comes to family caregiving, especially providing what amounts to 24/7 skilled nursing care for a loved one, finding simple tricks that even save you a tiny bit of time or. . . Read more These Are a Few of My Favorite Tricks
