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Progression in Parkinson’s disease is measured on a scale of 1 to 5 stages, with five being severe. The beginning of Stage 3 is considered to be the turning point or the mid-stage of the condition. With Parkinson’s progression varying […]
“My inner doctor told me….That hug was what your patient needed, in that moment we met” Martina is a family doctor who loves her job and patients. Being a doctor herself, Martina feels that not enough importance is given to […]
“Sometimes you do what you think is right but it turns out to be wrong… Happy to be here, hoping to make a difference” Roger, a delivery man working for a family run business looks after his wife who has cancer. […]
“Better access to health and education has benefited us and also given birth to a new demographic – the sandwiched caregiver. Unique challenges need appropriate strategies that can help cope.” The Merriam-Webster dictionary acquired a new word in 2006 – […]
“In all stories, the characters grow and change through the conflicts they face….and so have we” Gwen, an avid reader, had to put her books down when her husband Brian’s heart stopped for 20 minutes and resulted in severe brain […]
Original Publishing date: 01-03-2018 Publisher: Today’s Caregiver Author: Lisa Hutchison In a society like India which assumes the role of caregiving is the duty of a loved one, caregivers are pressurised to do the utmost best for their care-receiver. Endlessly providing, nourishing, worrying […]
Original Publishing date: 01-02-2018 Publisher: Next Avenue Author: Next Avenue A caregiver’s journey isn’t one of constant happiness – there’s only so much optimism one can retain while caregiving for extended periods of time, when one has a lot on their plate. Due […]
Original Publishing date: 01-08-2017 Publisher: The Washington Post Author: Meeri Kim Studies show consistently that professional health care givers suffer from the phenomena of burnout and compassion fatigue which can prove to be fatal to patients. “Learning compassion, empathy and resilience that speak […]
Original Publishing date: March 19, 2018 Publisher: The MSA Coalition Author: MSA blog Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare condition without a known cure that causes symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease. It often renders patients immobile and heavily dependent on caretakers. “Remember […]
Original Publishing date: August 16, 2017 Publisher: A Place for Mom Author: Deb Hipp As a Caregiver, juggling the responsibility of your workplace simultaneously can be stressful. Sometimes, fear of being judged or losing your job may prevent you from communicating about your […]
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