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- Healthy Self – Heal Thy Self – May 16th, 2020 – Summary ReportMay 18, 2020 8:45 AM
Caregivers often face periods of panic and fear. At such times, it is necessary to remember one’s past experiences and realize that this too shall pass. In the last online support group meeting caregivers and well-wishers came together to share their current fears. After each one expressed what they were feeling, they were asked to recollect an incident during which they experienced intense fear. Everyone took turns to narrate their stories where they felt helpless and scared. During introspection, they Read More
- Healthy Self – Heal Thy Self – May 16th, 2020May 8, 2020 4:03 AM
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we all have to adjust to new ways of life. Caregivers have to deal with new challenges that are adding to their already stressful and anxious lives. Technology is allowing us to connect with other caregivers for help, support and being a part of a community. In our support group meeting we will focus on the challenges caregivers are facing during this uncertain time and how we can together overcome them. We will have participants Read More
- Webinar: Compassionate Caring – Doctors’ Perspectives on CaregivingMay 7, 2020 2:58 AM
Our “Compassionate Caring” webinar series will bring caregiving tips and solutions from experts. Participants will become a part of an extended family caregivers community. These webinars will include an interactive Q&A session with the experts. Our first session will have our esteemed panelists, Dr Rajam Iyer and Dr. Roop Gursahani focus on role of caregiving, importance of caregivers and developments in care. They will be hosted by Bhavana Issar, from Caregiver Saathi. Register in advance for a 75-minute interactive Read More
Curated News & Events
- Stressors from the Pandemic for Children and SolutionsMay 21, 2020 5:56 AM
Original Publishing Date – April 19, 2020 Publisher – The Washington Post Author – Leonardo Trasande and Benard Dreyer “The capacity of the next generation to manage other disasters depends very much on our children rising from the challenges we face now and not simply surviving, but thriving and developing into their fullest potential.” Though children are less vulnerable to coronavirus, the COVID-19 pandemic might have a detrimental impact on their overall health. This could lead to long term mental and physical Read More
- Benefits of Palliative care: Learning from Kerala’s successMay 11, 2020 5:13 AM
Original Publishing Date: March 15, 2020 Publisher: The Hindu Author: Rohan Manoj “You can’t treat terminal illnesses or dying stages as an exclusively medical issue. The community-based model, with institutions playing a supporting role, is the only way forward.” Palliative care is not just the responsibility of health institutions. A community can come together to help people suffering from a terminal illness. Patients with serious illnesses or dying stages cannot stay in hospitals forever. Their condition should not be treated Read More
- Dealing With the Impact of CaringMarch 11, 2020 6:56 AM
Publication: The Hindu Publication Date: December 17, 2018 Author: Sweta Akundi “In the case of people requiring long-term care — be it bipolar disorder, Parkinson’s, stroke, palsy, autism, or even old age — the duties we expect nurses to perform, often fall on the shoulders of family members. ” Caregivers can end up being overworked and overlooked. Especially when long term care is necessary, the duties of a nurse are being done by family caregivers. This stress that family caregivers Read More
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