For Primary Caregivers(articles)

“For millennials…the pandemic has brought into stark focus the need to balance the logistics of parent care with the needs of their children… finances and Zoom calls..”  A domino effect of the pandemic has been anxiety about the health and well-being of oneself and their loved ones. Millennials, who previously, did not identify as caregivers are now suddenly finding themselves in this position. Since people above the age of 60 are most vulnerable and at risk of contracting the novel Read More

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

Original Publishing Date: April 10, 2020 Publisher: SELF Author: Anna Borges “People are going through the whole spectrum of emotions right now… no matter what you feel.. it is a valid response to this truly wild experience.” While everyone is facing distress during this crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has added to the existing pressure that family caregivers and healthcare professionals face in their lives. They are now overwhelmed with caring for their patients along with the increased burden of keeping the virus away. Read More

Orginal Publishing Year: 2015 Author: Janet Marsden “Handwashing is one of the most important actions we can take to prevent the spread of infections and therefore prevent loss of health, or even death.” Maintaining hand hygiene is essential to keep patients safe, especially during the rapid spread of COVID-19. Washing hands regularly and thoroughly will not just minimize the spread of the virus, but also keep both patient and healthcare practitioners safe. Patients under medical care in hospitals are more Read More

Original Publishing date: 03-31-20 Publisher: BBC Worklife Author: Bryan Lufkin “…as Covid-19 sweeps the globe, burnout is still very much around – but it looks a little different right now…decision fatigue, combined with the pressure we’re putting on ourselves to make smart, safe choices for ourselves, our families and our communities, can lead to pandemic-specific burnout.” When we think of burnout, we usually think of long, 12 hour work days with no breaks. With this picture in mind, it may Read More

Original Publishing Date: March 23, 2020 Publisher: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “CFBOs need to be able to react quickly if there is a confirmed COVID-19 case among staff, volunteers, the people they serve, or visitors. The guidance includes considerations to help administrators and leaders plan for the continuity of services depending on level of community spread of COVID-19.” Community and faith-based organisations often assist older people and those with serious health conditions who are regular attendees or people from Read More

Publisher: DailyCaring Author: DailyCaring Editorial Team “On an emotional level, having an idea of what symptoms to expect helps you find ways to cope with challenging behaviors … a chance to mentally prepare yourself for the inevitable changes”  Symptoms of dementia are often unpredictable. The lack of knowledge about the disease prevents from developing valid guidelines applicable to take care of any dementia patient.  “They may still be able to talk, but communicating and expressing thoughts becomes difficult – even Read More

Publisher: Family Caregiver Alliance Author: Family Caregiver Alliance “Only when we first help ourselves can we effectively help others. Caring for yourself is one of the most important—and one of the most often forgotten—things you can do as a caregiver. When your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too.” Caregiving tends to have a negative effect on the health and well-being of caregivers. This is not only due to prolonged stress and the physical Read More

Publisher: American Psychological Association “While children overall seem to be less likely to show symptoms of COVID-19, those with disabilities may fall into the category of “high risk” due to secondary health conditions, further adding to caregiver stress related to fears of infection and contagion.” As a caregiver, one must adopt different strategies while taking care of children to help them through the pandemic. It is a stressful period as a caregiver to continue to provide regular medical supplies, therapy and Read More

Original Publishing date: 23 March 2020 Publisher: Fast Company Author: Liz O’Donnel “Workers with parents–aging parents–are under tremendous amounts of stress right now and employers should take notice and action.” Liz O’Donnel, the founder of ‘Working Daughter’, a community for people balancing eldercare, career and life discusses and suggests simple ways employers can provide support to their employee caregivers amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. She starts by talking about some common issues employees who take care of their ageing parents may Read More