Brain Injury Caregiver Support Group
Physical Changes for Someone with Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a bump, a blow, or a jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Any brain injury, whether mild or severe, can cause a range of physical changes. Weakness Weakness and fatigue are common consequences of traumatic […]
Caregiver Stress
Caregiver problems Many caregivers experience stress, putting their own health and well-being in jeopardy. If you provide care to someone in need, then you know that it’s common to keep the focus on others instead of taking time for yourself. This makes it hard to stop and recognize your own needs. When people are relying […]
How to Be a Caregiver for Someone With a Brain Injury
Learning About the Kind of Brain Injury There are many different ways a brain injury can affect someone. In some cases, there will be no symptoms. In other cases, there may be physical or cognitive effects, or both. Some of the most common ways people get brain injuries are from falling and motor vehicle crashes. Physical Changes […]
Brain Injury Caregiver
Physical changes for someone with brain injury The brain is a complex organ, one that is unpredictable if damaged. When someone suffers from a brain injury, they can display a number of symptoms, some of which we’ve listed below. Weakness Weakness usually only affects one side of the body. As a caregiver, you need to […]
How to Be A CDPAP Mental Health Caregiver
How to be an Effective Caregiver to Someone With a Mental Health Illness Being Educated Just as with any care profession, the more you know, the better prepared you will be to help and support the person you are caring for. Although a reported 20% of adults in the United States suffer from a mental health […]
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Training
The Importance of Training for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients Caring for patients with Alzheimer’s poses challenges that you won’t find in other caregiving situations. You’ll need to understand how the disease progresses, the risks your loved one faces, and how to help with daily living activities. You cannot use the same strategies you would for […]
Social Security Caregiver Pay
Missouri CDS Caregivers Consumer Directed Services or CDS is a program offered by Missouri Medicaid, also known as MO HealthNet, and authorized through the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The program was enacted by the federal Social Security Act in 1965. The CDS program benefits low income individuals over the age of 60 […]
Las Vegas Caregiver Guide
How do I become a caregiver in Las Vegas? To become a caregiver in Las Vegas, you must follow the Nevada state requirements set forth for caregiver certification. The requirements for Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) who will be providing caregiving services are different, though they share some similarities. To become […]
How to Build a Great Caregiver Resume
Career Outlook for Caregivers Caregiving is one of the most in-demand skills in the job market today. And that trend is expected to grow along with the number of senior citizens. Currently, there are more than half a million senior citizens in America who are living with cognitive impairment or disability. That number is expected […]
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
What is the National Family Caregiver Support Program? The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) is a federal program that allocates funds to states and territories via grants to provide aid to informal caregivers. For example, if you’re someone who is caring for a senior family member, or if you’re a parent or grandparent caring […]