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    A place where Caregivers come together to share common experiences, challenges,and resources. 

    Caregivers are truly experts in patient management and can help each other because of their intensive experience in patient care at home. Caregivers can ask questions to others on this forum going through a similar caregiving experiences. They can start topics and discuss things like ways to manage daily tasks, where to find doctors, nurses, and other health services, how they manage stress, and any other topics related to caring for their loved one and for themselves. It is a great place for Caregivers to come and chat about the issues that affect them on a day to day basis and take time to focus on their own needs and health.

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  • Stock pic of an image that says SEPSIS over a background of bacteria and text overlay on green strip - Understanding Sepsis
    सेप्सिस (पूतिता) के बारे में अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
    विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन के अनुसार, सेप्सिस (पूतिता) विश्व में होने वाली मौतों के सबसे आम कारणों में से एक है। 2020 में प्रकाशित आंकड़ों के अनुसार, विश्व भर में सेप्सिस के 48.9 मिलियन मामले हुए थे, और इस से संबंधित 11 मिलियन मौतें हुईं थीं, जो वैश्विक स्तर पर होने वाली कुल मौतों का 20% है। इसलिए यह समझना ज़रूरी है कि सेप्सिस क्या है, किन लक्षणों पर ध्यान देना चाहिए और इसका समय पर इलाज करने के लिए क्या करना चाहिए।   सेप्सिस एक गंभीर और संभावित रूप से जानलेवा स्थिति है जो तब होती है जब किसी…
  • AI generated pic of a woman supporting an elderly woman and text overly Balancing Elder-care with self-care
    91 वर्षीय सास की देखभाल और आत्म-देखभाल में संतुलन बनाती हूँ
    64 वर्षीया प्रिया* अपनी 91 वर्षीय सास की ज़रूरतों का ध्यान रखती हैं और, उनकी सुरक्षा का ध्यान रखते हुए उनकी देखभाल करती हैं। इस लेख में वे इसके साथ-साथ वे अपनी रुचियों और प्राथमिकताओं के लिए समय निकालने की चुनौतियों के बारे में चर्चा करती हैं। वे ऐसी स्थिति के अपने अनुभव से कुछ उपयोगी टिप्स साझा करती हैं। मेरी सास नब्बे के दशक की शुरुआत में हैं। वे एक जबरदस्त व्यक्तित्व वाली महिला हैं और उन्होंने अपने जीवन में बहुत सी चुनौतीपूर्ण स्थितियों का सामना किया है, जिसमें शामिल हैं 55 साल तक अपने…
  • Stock pic of a man speaking to a doctor and the text overlay किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें
    किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें - 2
    सर्जरी की आवश्यकता वाली किसी स्थिति का निदान होना हममें से अधिकांश लोगों के लिए कठिन और भ्रमित करने वाली स्थिति हो सकती है। हम चाहते हैं कि सर्जरी सही समय पर, और सही प्रक्रिया से हो, पर अक्सर हमें घबराहट होती है और लगता है कि हमें जल्दबाजी में निर्णय लेना पड़ रहा है। हमें आवश्यक जानकारी की कमी महसूस होती है। इस लेख में हम 5 आम सर्जरी से संबंधित कुछ सवालों पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं, ताकि आपको कुछ जानकारी मिले और आप अपने डॉक्टर से अपनी स्थिति के अनुसार प्रश्न पूछ सकें, और आप सर्जरी संबंधित निर्णय के…
  • Stock pic of a person speaking to a doctor and the text overlay on green strip किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें
    किसी भी सर्जरी से पहले डॉक्टर से क्या पूछें - भाग 1
    सर्जरी की आवश्यकता वाली किसी स्थिति का निदान होना हममें से अधिकांश लोगों को ऐसी स्थिति का पता चलना कठिन और अस्पष्ट लग सकता है।। हम चाहते हैं कि सर्जरी सही समय पर, और सही प्रक्रिया से हो, पर अक्सर हमें घबराहट होती है और लगता है कि हमें जल्दबाजी में निर्णय लेना पड़ रहा है। हमें आवश्यक जानकारी की कमी महसूस होती है। इस लेख में हम सर्जरी से संबंधित कुछ सवालों पर चर्चा कर रहे हैं, ताकि आपको कुछ जानकारी मिले और आप अपने डॉक्टर से अपनी स्थिति के अनुसार प्रश्न पूछ सकें, और आप सर्जरी संबंधित निर्णय के बारे…
  • Stock pic of some medical products and the text overlay Organ donation after death at home
    Organ and Tissue Donation After Death At Home
    It is often not clear what can be donated when death happens at home. Jaya Jairam, Project Director, MOHAN Foundation clarifies exactly what can be donated and the process that needs to be followed. She envisions an India where no one has to wait for a life-saving organ and tirelessly works to make that a reality. “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give,” were the famous words of the renowned poet Khalil Gibran. These words…
  • Stock pic of an image that says SEPSIS over a background of bacteria and text overlay on green strip - Understanding Sepsis
    Understanding Sepsis - Frequently Asked Questions
    According to World Health Organisation, sepsis is one of the most frequent causes of death worldwide. From data published in 2020, there were 48.9 million cases and 11 million sepsis-related deaths worldwide, representing 20% of all global deaths. It is important that we understand what sepsis is, symptoms to watch out for and when to seek timely treatment. Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s response to an infection spirals out of control…
  • AI generated pic of a woman supporting an elderly woman and text overly Balancing Elder-care with self-care
    How I Balance Elder Care With Self-care
    Priya*, a 64-year-old shares her struggles of supporting her 91-year-old mother-in-law’s needs while keeping her safe and cared for as well as finding time for her own interests and priorities. She shares some tips on what worked for her. My mother-in-law, who is in her early nineties, is a strong personality who has gone through a lot in life, caring for a disabled son for 55 years, and dealing with bereavement loss of children and spouse. She has the joie de vivre to live a full life on her…
  • Stock image of woman with swelling in legs and an inset image of swelling in feet. Overlay of blue strip with the text Is Leg Swelling Dangerous
    पैर में सूजन: डॉक्टर को कब दिखाएं
    हममें से कई लोगों ने पैरों में भारीपन का अनुभव किया है जो असहज महसूस होता है। कुछ मामलों में यह सामान्य होता है और अपने आप ठीक हो जाता है लेकिन अन्य मामलों में, यह स्वास्थ्य से संबंधित एक खतरनाक संकेत हो सकता है। यह लेख तीन मुख्य विषयों पर केंद्रित है: पैरों में सूजन का कारण क्या है, इसके बारे में कब चिंतित होना चाहिए और इस के लिए स्वास्थ्य सेवा पेशेवर से कब मिलना चाहिए। पैरों में सूजन निचले अंगों के ऊतकों में अतिरिक्त द्रव प्रतिधारण के कारण होती है। यह द्रव सामान्य रूप से परिसंचरण तंत्र (…
  • Stock image of woman with swelling in legs and an inset image of swelling in feet. Overlay of blue strip with the text Is Leg Swelling Dangerous
    Leg Swelling: When To See A Doctor
    Many of us have experienced heaviness in legs that feels uncomfortable. In some cases, it is normal and goes off on its own but in other cases, it could be an alarming sign for the body. This article focuses on three main features: what causes swelling in the legs, when to be concerned about it, and when to visit a healthcare professional. Leg swelling is caused by excess fluid retention in the tissues of the lower limbs. This fluid would normally be in the circulatory system but squeezes out…
  • Stock pic of a woman speaking to a doctor and the text overlay Questions to ask your doctor before a surgery
    Questions to Ask Before a Surgery – Part 2
    When one is told that they need surgery it may feel daunting and very radical to most of us. The aim is to get the surgery done on time with the best outcome and that weighs on the decision as we feel pressed for time. Here are some queries related to the 5 surgical conditions that you may ask your doctor to feel more confident about your decision and to help feel a part of the decision of going ahead with the surgery. This is the second part of the article Questions to Ask Before Any Surgery…
What to do when you've reached your breaking point as a caregiver
I came upon this list of great advice from caregivers on what to do when you feel like you have reached your "breaking point" or a point of true exhaustion or frustration as a caregiver. What are some tips you would give others when they reach this…
Dutch students choose to live in nursing homes rent-free (as long as they keep the residents company)
Read the article here...http://www.thejournal.ie/help-the-aged-1814698-Dec2014/ Would something like this work in an Asian context ? I think its worth a few experiments for sure.      
Share your caregiving story!
I moved the Chennai 3.5 years ago to take care of my beloved grandma who developed breast cancer. Being a caregiver for her was a life changing experience for me. It showed me that even when we are caring for someone we love and even if we enjoy our…
What is your biggest caregiving challenge?
We all experience many joys and many challenges as caregivers. Sometimes talking about the tough aspects of caregiving is a good way to make sure we are not keeping our frustrations and diffficulties bottled up. The more we internalize the stresses…
What do you do to take a break from Caregiving?
One of the most important things that Caregivers need to do for themselves and their loved ones is to take breaks. It is so vital to take time to focus on oneself, recharge, and get some rest. If a Caregiver does not take breaks, it can lead to…
Home nursing options
How do you go about finding the right nurse for the patient or the elderly? What level of knowledge of English is important ? What are the top 3 things you look for ?    
Welcome to the Caregiver Community!
Hello fellow Family Caregivers! It is exciting to have an online forum where Caregivers from India and around the world can come together to share and learn from each other. This is a space where you can pose questions, share your story, and just…
Stores dedicated for senior citizens in India and Singapore
I came across http://www.oldisgoldstore.com/ recently. They have retail outlets in Chennai and ship to the southern states. Do you know of stores like these in other cities ?  We would like to add this information in our Resources centre  

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