Tips for Family Caregivers When I was caring for Mom I was used to medicine mix-ups, whether it was her home health nurse confusing what medicine Mom was currently on, or worse, nurses and doctors in the hospital accidentally giving. . . Read more Medicine Mix-ups | How to Avoid Them and Questions to Ask
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The Importance of Being Hydrated
Family Caregiver Tips | Healthy Hydration One time a few years ago, I went to visit my grandfather Ken in his room at an assisted living center. He had been out all day with a couple of his other grandkids. . . Read more The Importance of Being Hydrated
Important Things to Remember to Take to Your Loved One’s Doctor’s Appointment
Give a Care Expert Tips for Family Caregivers Being prepared for a doctor’s appointment can go a long way in helping your loved one received both quick and informed care from their medical provider. Doctor’s appointments often leave family caregivers. . . Read more Important Things to Remember to Take to Your Loved One’s Doctor’s Appointment
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
8 Healthy Hydration Tips for Caregivers
Family Caregiver Ideas | Healthy Hydration Tips from Give a Care Staying hydrated can be a surprisingly difficult task for someone who requires care. Don’t miss these important tips and caregiver ideas for boosting hydration and overall health for the. . . Read more 8 Healthy Hydration Tips for Caregivers
Natural Thickeners for a Dysphagia Diet
Dysphagia Recipes from Give a Care | Good Natural Thickeners A good puree that’s the right consistency for your loved one with dysphagia isn’t always easy to come by. Whole ingredients including fruits, vegetables and grains don’t just magically blend. . . Read more Natural Thickeners for a Dysphagia Diet
Easy Ways to Add Fat to a Dysphagia Diet
Dysphagia Recipes with Healthy Fat | Caregiving Ideas from Give a Care Looking to pump up the calorie content of a dysphagia diet? Has your loved one’s doctor recommended gaining weight to help with overall health? For someone you care. . . Read more Easy Ways to Add Fat to a Dysphagia Diet
5 Fast Dysphagia Desserts
Dysphagia Recipes | Desserts Need a yummy dysphagia dessert in 8 minutes or less? It’s actually quite easy to put together delicious, sweet dysphagia dishes made with whole ingredients. AvoCocoa Pudding – This delicious pudding-like dysphagia dish is also phenomenally. . . Read more 5 Fast Dysphagia Desserts
Dysphagia
Dysphagia and Nutrition Tips from Give a Care What is dysphagia and seriously . . . is that really how it’s spelled? You might have spelled it with an ’s’ like this, dysphasia. While pronounced the same, the former with. . . Read more Dysphagia
