I remember watching Linda Dano on the daytime soap opera, Another World. That long-running soap was one of the shows that many of us watched as teens and then continued to catch when we could as we became young adults. While Another World is no longer on the air and Linda Dano is no longer [...]

As a caregiver to someone, one of your roles may be to speak with the doctor or healthcare professional in charge of the care. Some people don’t have any problems speaking with healthcare professionals while others feel intimidated or unsure of themselves when discussing health and medical issues.
Here are some tips for you:
Be prepared before [...]

Are you a caregiver for a senior or an elderly relative? Do you have questions that you haven’t asked or haven’t gotten answers to? Sometimes being a caregiver can be quite lonely, despite the rewards. As more people begin to take advantage of the Internet, those who may not have had support before may only [...]

Over-the-counter medications, drugs you can buy without a prescription, are often helpful in keeping people comfortable if they have pain. Although some diseases, like cancer, can cause severe pain at the end-of-life, pain that requires much stronger pain medications, those who are receiving palliative care for illnesses as heart disease may have pain that is [...]

Often, part of a caregiver’s role is to give medications. These can be over-the-counter medications, such as laxatives, or prescription medications for pain or disease symptoms and management.
Medication safety
Giving medications is a big responsibility but can be done very safely if you follow a few basic rules. When giving medications, be sure you [...]