My father hasn’t been able to read a newspaper or a book since November. He thinks it’s because he’s been sick; he says his eyes are tired. I assume it’s the downward gaze palsy worsening. He loves the Sunday New York Times. Whenever I visit, I tried to read some of that paper for an hour. I get very sleepy reading, however!
Category Archives: Caregiving – General
Parade Magazine: “What Caregivers Need to Know”
This 2005 article offers advice on how caregivers can cope physically and psychologically. The article was written by Claire Berman. She is also the author of the book “Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents: How To Help, How To Survive.”
WebMD: Caregiver Grief Triggers Mixed Emotions
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Here’s an article on the topic of anticipatory grief. The article points out that the grief may come with the initial diagnosis of a loved one with a debilitating condition.
“Caregiving at Life’s End” By Johanna Turner
In this 2004, article Johanna Turner discusses the challenging of caregiving at the end of a loved one’s life.
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