Caregiving

Watch this video to hear advice from the sandwich generation about the challenges of being a caregiver.

Watch this video to hear from Hector Ferre about the price of being a caregiver to his son David.

Watch this video to hear about Christy Lamagna's role as caregiver to her friend and how to prevent caregiver burnout.

Caring for aging loved ones may be one of the most important jobs you'll ever have. And it can overwhelm you. So let's go over the basics.

When you're a caregiver, you often help with doctor's appointments. You'll need to make sure the person you're caring for gets the most out of their appointment. Before a visit, it's good to prepare. These tips will help.

We all know that an active lifestyle is important for good health. But finding the motivation to exercise can be tough. Even if you're active, you may have a loved one who doesn't exercise. Here's how you can help your loved one get up and get on the path to better fitness.

If you care for a loved one who lives an hour or more away, you're a long-distance caregiver. Caring from a distance can be hard for you and for your loved one. But you can do it successfully. These tips will help.

You're the caregiver for a family member or friend. You deal with pressures that most people don't understand. You've put your own life plans on hold. You may feel exhausted, overwhelmed and even frustrated or angry. But it's important to remember to take care of yourself, too. Here are some simple things that can make a difference.

Watch this video to learn what to expect and how to prepare yourself and your home for caregiving.

After viewing the video, the caregiver will be able to state several positive ways in which their participation and support in their loved one's treatment positively impacts treatment goals and their loved one's quality of life.

Watch this to find strategies to be a successful caregiver, the importance of taking care of yourself as well as your loved one, and the importance of learning about the condition your loved one is living with.

Being a caregiver is exhausting. Learn how taking time for yourself will help you to relax and relieve stress.

Follow these steps for giving an adult a bath.

Watch this to learn the steps for washing an adult's hair.

Watch this to learn the steps for moving a person from a bed to a wheelchair.

Watch this to learn the steps for moving a person from a wheelchair to the toilet.

Watch this to learn the steps to help a person walk.

Learn the steps for helping a person move in bed so they can prevent pressure injuries.

Watch this to learn the steps to changing bed linens when a person is in bed.

Watch this video to know how to help a person get into and out of a car.

Watch this video to learn how to safely turn a person in bed.