July 13, 2018 By Cathy Kean, Guest Columnist I am living with a beast who is cold, heartless, unmerciful, uncaring and cruel. Always lurking around me, making my life so challenging, so exhausting, and so painful. Not only physically, but mentally, spiritually and emotionally. This beast has taken so much from me, I hardly remember…
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What To Do If You’re Abruptly Cut Off Your Opioids, February 17th, 2018 by
Please take care of yourself, your loved one, friend or If this happens to you, reach out to someone for help. The following link will take you to the original article, https://paintreatmentdirectory.com/what-to-do-if-youre-abruptly-cut-off-your-opoids/. The problem It seems there are two kinds of opioid-using chronic pain patients these days: those whose doctors have abruptly cut them off…
365 Caregiving Tips #234
Daily Caregiving Tip! Tip 234. Connect with another caregiver. This can be through social media, text messaging, in person or in a support group. Having someone to talk to who is in a similar situation is very helpful. #caregiving #365CareTips
365 Caregiving Tips #158
Daily #caregiving tip! Tip 158. Be sure the caregiver’s contact information and a back-up phone number are included in your loved one’s chart. As an extra precaution, write your name and phone number on the dry erase board in the room.
365 Caregiving Tips #157
Daily #Caregiving Tip #157. It is important for the caregiver to meet with the intake nurse at the care facility once the patient has been transferred. Review all the hospital discharge instructions, medications, dietary restrictions and plans for care.
