http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com Information, resources and support for dealing with a life-limiting illness. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:17:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en -by Jill Ruff Being a caregiver of some one can be challenging. What can be helpful to caregivers is to create a support network to assist you in caring for your loved one. Your network can include healthcare providers, family members, neighbors, friends, vendors who provide in-home care or adult day ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/support-networks-for-caregivers/ *This post is part of San Diego Hospice’s series of healthy recipes for patients. This series will be updated monthly. Feel free to let us know if there is a type of recipe you’d like to see more of. When caring for someone who is battling cancer, it is important to find ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/healthy-recipe-for-cancer-patients-san-diego-hospice/ -by Melissa DelaCalzada For those of us caring for seniors, elderly parents or aging loved ones (call yourself caregivers or family members), communication can oftentimes be a challenge. Although we all understand that changes do come with aging, for family caregivers, it can be difficult to watch, and deal with, your ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/communicating-with-seniors-elderly-parents-aging-loved-ones-san-diego-hospice-blog/ -by Melissa DelaCalzada   Hospice volunteers in San Diego provide an invaluable service to the patients and families they serve. At San Diego Hospice, volunteers are a vital part of the fabric of the area’s original non-profit organization. Volunteers can come from diverse backgrounds and fill a variety of needs. Some work ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/volunteer-haircut-stylists-needed-for-hospice-patients-san-diego-hospice-blog/ While there is no ‘right way’ to grieve the loss of a loved one, there are several strategies to help cope with the healing process. One healthy way to express your grief is to create a photo memorial. Many people find that pictures help keep their memories fresh and their ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/coping-with-grief-san-diego-hospice-blog/ - by Susan Griswold Driving safely is a priority at any age, but it is important to realize that as we get older, our body reacts more slowly. Our judgment can be impaired more quickly and our physical abilities are limited, which can significantly impact driving skills. However, being able to ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/senior-citizens-driving/ -by Carol Lovci, RN, MSN The physical demands of caregiving are challenging, especially when you are experiencing your own stress due to changes in a loved one and the duties that come with suddenly becoming the primary caregiver. You may be worried about how you will provide home care and not ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/tips-for-caregivers-giving-physical-care-in-the-home/ -by Melissa DelaCalzada *This post is part of San Diego Hospice’s series of healthy recipes for patients. This series will be updated monthly. Feel free to let us know if there is a type of recipe you’d like to see more of. Whether in your own backyard or at a park, summer in ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/san-diego-hospice-healthy-patient-recipes/ -by Noreen Carrington, LMFT, FT It is often difficult to parent children when you are experiencing your own stress, loss and grief. You may be worried about how you can talk to your children about what is happening in your family. You may be anxious that you won’t give your children ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/san-diego-hospice-parenting-and-loss/ -by Susan Griswold For patients or anyone visiting their healthcare provider, talking with a doctor may not be an easy or comfortable task. In addition, a visit to the doctor’s office can cause the patient or caregiver to feel overwhelmed with the information provided during the visit. However, research shows that patients ... http://sandiegocaregiversblog.com/tips-for-patients-and-caregivers-talking-with-your-doctor/