Supporting caregivers of patients with liver disease
One day last year, I walked into clinic to see a patient with end-stage liver disease. His health had been declining, with frequent admissions to the hospital for confusion and fluid overload. The...
View ArticleCare Partner: The Emerging Caregiver
“A partner paradigm strengthens our interconnectedness and can bring more awareness to the kindness and support that is right under our nose.” When do you realize you are a family caregiver? Responses...
View ArticleCaring for Someone With Dementia—And Caring For Yourself
Are you taking care of a loved one with memory loss? If so, are you taking care of you? Learning to care for yourself is one of the greatest challenges in caregiving. Here are a few statistics that...
View ArticleWhen you love someone with Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a disease that affects a person’s thinking and motor skills. Due to the illness, people with LBD may behave in ways that are different than the past. LBD causes people to...
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