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Parentgiving is the information source for articles, news, checklists and valuable advice for today's busy caregivers. Here you will learn the essentials about where to start as a caregiver, medical concerns, bath and home safety, exercise and nutrition, taking care of yourself, and much more. Come back often for new articles and information.

Where to Start as a Caregiver
These articles will help you as you begin the caregiver journey and they will refresh you during the process.

Medical Concerns
We know all too well that caregivers also have to be educated about medical issues and concerns. Here we address some of the most common concerns.

Caregiver Basics
Caregiver Basics provides information on many aspects of caregiving, from family interaction to the Medicare maze.

Home and Bath Safety
Safety is key to keeping your parent healthy, happy and living at home — where they likely prefer to stay.

In a Crisis
It's hard to think on your feet during a crisis. These articles will help clear your mind and focus better during difficult times.

Managing Incontinence
One of the most common concerns among the aging and elderly, incontinence problems can be treatable; and in most cases sufferers can continue with their regular, active social lives.

Medical Supplies
Here Parentgiving will provide information and education about common medical supplies for your aging parent.

Mobility
Maintaining mobility goes a long way to keeping your parent safe and healthy.

Nutrition
Although eating preferences and metabolism may change with age, it is still vitally important to maintain healthy eating habits.

Legal
Becoming educated about your parent's legal issues and concerns will help you, your family and your parent in the long run.

Daily Living
This Parentgiving section addresses many of the day-to-day issues you will stumble upon as a caregiver.

Caring for the Caregiver
Your health and happiness are key to helping your parent stay healthy and happy. Be sure to take time out to care for yourself. These articles will provide some of the insight and support that you need.


Seven Tips for Caregiver Success
By Debbie Hauss

Maybe you did not or were not able to plan ahead for the current situation with your parent — his or her condition may have worsened suddenly or come about unexpectedly. Nevertheless it's never too late to start planning ahead. Now that your parent needs your caregiving assistance, take all the steps necessary to set yourself up for a calm and smooth process.
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Parentgiving Editorial Staff

Debbie Hauss, Chief Content Editor
Lynn Sloneker, Contributing Writer
Lisa Terry, Contributing Writer
Norrie Feinblatt, Proofreader


Expert Contributors

Nancy Bortinger, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Geriatric Consultant

Judith Stein, attorney and executive director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.

Dr. Miriam Nelson, Ph.D, scientist and author of Strong Women Stay Young

Suzanne Mintz, president and co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association

Bill Wasch, president, Maple Shade Village in Middletown, Connecticut

Sarah Matthews, Ph.D, Cleveland State University professor of sociology

Aileen Morales-Rabizadeh, elder care liaison for Dignity in the Golden Years in Rockaway, New Jersey

Arline Kardasis, partner in Elder Decisions/Agreement Resources in Norwood, Massachusetts

Robert F. Bornstein, Ph.D, psychology professor at Adelphi University

Melissa Banta, DPT, Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Hospital in Richmond, Virginia

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