For Primary Caregivers(articles)

Original publishing date: July 23, 2014 Publisher: Harvard Business School Publishing Author: Jody Gastfriend”Being known as a flexible supportive work culture is not just good management, it makes good business sense.” The sad truth for many is being caught in the middle of work, young children and senior parents. These people are rarely ever identified as caregivers; just a family member doing their best to assist and provide. Providing care for an aging family member can cost families more than Read More

Original publishing date: July 10, 2014 Publisher: AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Author: Barry J Jacobs “The more the caregivers give and the more the ill spouses take, the more likely it is that the latter will increasingly identify themselves as patients who require all the attention.”  Caregivers make a lot of sacrifices for their loved ones but feel that they receive nothing in return. This is very much evident in spousal caregiving. The article gives an example of Read More

Original Publishing Date – May 7, 2020 Publisher – Dementia Care Notes “Caregivers can build an information base and skills to handle it better and also find ways to tap others for help selectively when needed.” Older adults suffering from dementia are easily disoriented by the changes in their immediate surroundings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers need to help them adjust to new conditions. Creating a daily routine based on the old routine will make them feel comfortable because Read More

Original Publishing Date: April 3, 2020 Publisher: The Washington post Author: Jelena Kecmanovic “Although cabin fever and everybody being on top of each other certainly contribute to the irritability and anger, studies show that anxiety can also fuel these emotions.” As a caregiver, caring for your loved one amidst the COVID-19 pandemic can take a toll on one’s overall well-being.  This is when anxiety in family caregivers increases, making them unable to work efficiently. The frustration of being stuck at Read More

Original Publishing Date: 07-06-2019 Publisher: The NEWS Minute Author: Geetika Mant “While the conversation around mental health has come to include more psychiatric disorders like dementia, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more common issues like anxiety and depression, the impact of caregiving on carers isn’t given enough attention.” The article goes through the experiences of four caregivers of those with aggravated mental illness. It also includes conversations with mental health professionals about the importance of self care for caregivers. Caregiver burden Read More

“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