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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 medicines and the text overlay on blue strip Self-Medication Can Cause Harm
    क्या आपको बिना डॉक्टर के पर्चे के ये दवाएँ खरीदनी चाहिए?
    हम ऐसे युग में जी रहे हैं जहाँ हर कोई आसानी से चिकित्सा संबंधी जानकारी प्राप्त कर सकता है और सेल्फ-मेडिकेशन एक आसान विकल्प लग सकता है। हम शायद डॉक्टर और अन्य स्वास्थ्य कर्मचारियों से सलाह लेने की समझदारी को भूल जाते हैं। इस लेख में हम बिना नुस्खे के दवाएं लेने (स्व-चिकित्सा, सेल्फ-मेडिकेशन) के जोखिमों के बारे में चर्चा कर रहे हैं, और ऐसी दवाओं के शरीर के विभिन्न अंगों पर होने वाले असर को साझा करते हैं।  जब हम डॉक्टर से सलाह लेते हैं तो डॉक्टर हमारे केस को अच्छी तरह से समझने के बाद दवा का…
  • A woman doctor in blue scrubs discussing with an older woman with the text overlay on a blue strip Preparing for a second opinion
    दूसरी राय (सेकंड ओपीन्यन) के लिए तैयारी कैसे करें
    गंभीर बीमारी के निदान के बाद लोग अकसर किसी अन्य चिकित्सक से निदान और उपचार की पुष्टि के लिए दूसरी राय (सेकंड ओपीन्यन) चाहते हैं। पर यह दूसरी राय क्या है? किसी को दूसरी राय कब लेनी चाहिए और प्रभावी दूसरी राय के लिए कैसे तैयार होना चाहिए? इस जानकारीपूर्ण लेख में हम दूसरी राय के महत्वपूर्ण विषय पर, और इस से संबंधित पहलुओं पर चर्चा करते हैं। दूसरी राय का क्या मतलब है? दूसरी राय लेने का मतलब है कि अपने डॉक्टर से प्राथमिक परामर्श के बाद किसी अन्य विशेषज्ञ/ डॉक्टर से राय लेना, ताकि उपचार के लिए सबसे…
  • A woman doctor in blue scrubs discussing with an older woman with the text overlay on a blue strip Preparing for a second opinion
    How To Prepare For A Second Opinion
    People often want a second opinion. But what is a second opinion? When should one get a second opinion and how to prepare for an effective second opinion. We unpack these questions and more in this informative article on the important topic of second opinion. What does a second opinion mean?  A second opinion simply means seeking an opinion following a primary consultation with your doctor with another specialist/doctor to help in making the best choice for the patient. It is usually…
  • Stock pic of medicines and the text overlay on blue strip Self-Medication Can Cause Harm
    Should You Purchase These Drugs Without A Prescription?
    We live in an era of easy access where everyone can access medical information and self-medication can seem like an easy option. It is easy to forget the wisdom of seeking professional help. Here we unpack the risks of self-medication and how they impact different organs.  A doctor prescribes medication after a detailed consultation with a patient. A consultation includes a detailed medical history (both present and past), a physical examination and lab tests to make a diagnosis. Based on…
  • Stock pic that show vaccine supplies syringe, bottlesm a red ribbon and text immunisation for all ages
    Lifetime Immunization - Vaccines Recommended For Adult
    Vaccines don't stop after childhood. Immunisation and vaccinations help us fight infections. The immune system of persons with chronic conditions and the elderly are compromised and hence it is recommended for them to vaccinate themselves. Some vaccines like HPV vaccine also prevent cancers. Read all about immunisations and talk to your physician about these. How your body fights infections-role of antibodies The immune system protects you from illness and infection. When bacteria or viruses…
  • आपातकाल के लिए तैयार रहें
    टॉप 7 इमरजेंसी की स्थितियों के बारे में आवश्यक जानकारी
    मेडिकल इमरजेंसी (आपातकालीन स्थिति) कभी भी, किसी भी समय हो सकती है और हमें तुरंत जोखिम में डाल देती हैं। इस लेख में देखें कि ऐसी सात शीर्ष इमरजेंसी के बारे में आपको क्या जानना चाहिए और जानें कि इन्हें बिगड़ने से रोकने के लिए आपको तुरंत क्या करना चाहिए। 1. दिल का दौरा (हार्ट अटैक) सबसे आम और जान को खतरे में डालने वाली इमरजेंसी में से एक है - दिल का दौरा (हार्ट अटैक)। इसे चिकित्सकीय भाषा में मायोकार्डियल इन्फ्रक्शन (एमआई) कहते हैं। तत्काल कार्रवाई से हम हार्ट अटैक के केस में जीवन बचा सकते हैं और इस…
  • A person calling emergency services and the text Be Prepared For Emergencies
    Top 7 Emergencies Everyone Should Know About
    Medical emergencies work on their own timeline. They do not discriminate and when the time comes, time is of essence. Here are the top 7 emergencies everyone should know about and what you should do immediately.    HEART ATTACK One of the most life threatening and commonly encountered emergencies is heart attacks or in medical terms Myocardial Infarction (MI). Immediate action can change the outcome and save lives. What to expect: A heart attack occurs when the plaque mostly made of…
  • Image of a patient's hand being held by someone and text overlay What is Palliative Care
    Palliative Care - Benefits and Misconceptions
    Dr. Seema R Rao of Karunashraya explains palliative care, addresses the myths and misconceptions around it and highlights its importance for better quality of life of patients. What is Palliative Care? In India, more and more people are suffering from serious illnesses like cancer, heart diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, AIDS, stroke, organ failure, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and neurological diseases. Physical issues like pain, shortness of breath, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue,…
  • 50 वर्षों से परिवार के सदस्यों की देखभाल करने वाली महिला से कुछ सहानुभूति और स्वीकृति संबंधी सीख
    50 वर्षों से परिवार के सदस्यों की देखभाल कर्ता से सहानुभूति और स्वीकृति संबंधी सीख
    वीना शील भटनागर, 80, अर्थशास्त्र की लेक्चरर रह चुकी हैं। वे अपने परिवार के सदस्यों की पचास साल से अधिक समय तक लगातार देखभाल करती रही हैं। उन्होंने जिन प्रियजनों की देखभाल की है, उस श्रंखला में अंत में उनके दिवंगत पति विजय शील भटनागर थे, जिन्हें पार्किंसंस रोग था। यहां वे देखभाल करने की इस लंबी यात्रा के बारे में बात करती हैं और अपनी सीख साझा करती हैं। 1963 में 22 साल की उम्र में मेरी शादी हुई, और उसके तुरंत बाद मैं एक देखभाल कर्ता बन गई। तब से मेरी देखभाल करने की यात्रा 50+ साल से नॉनस्टॉप चलती…
  • Two young sisters ALS caregives standing together with the text overlay Applied Kaizen to Caregiving
    Enabling An ALS Journey Surrounded By Loved Ones
    Satvinder Kaur and Sukhvinder Kaur are two sisters who took care of their mother who was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a rare neurodegenerative disease for 11 years of which 8 long years were on a ventilator and ICU setup at home. Satvinder shares their years with ALS and all the trials and tribulations that accompanied it. Please tell us how your mother was diagnosed with ALS and what were the early symptoms? We (my brother, sister and I) were blessed with a very loving…
Patient not discharged from ICU despite repeated requests
In the last couple of weeks, I have heard of two different cases in India where the hospital kept a patient in ICU on life support for weeks on end. In one case, even after the family asked for the patient to be transferred to a normal room, the…
Counsellor in Ahmedabad
Query from a caregiver Does anyone know a counsellor in Ahmedabad who can go to a patient's home. Patient has had a couple of strokes and even though there is no paralysis believes he is paralysed and does not use his limbs and keeps falling.…
Walking with quad cane assistance
Here is a question from one of our members: My father is 89. He used to walk regularly twice a day and used a simple walking cane. But now he has had a few falls. Doctor says he must use a cane with 4 legs(quad cane) but he refuses to do that. Now…
A family torn apart by illness
When treatment started failing 66 year old Siew Ching, the family became divided into different camps. Some wanted her to stay in hospital so that she could receive maximal supportive care. Others wanted her to be discharged so she could go…
My 95 year old father
My 95 year old father lives with my sister. She takes very good care of him. Normally he is fine. Can manage most daily activities with some help. But he is sometimes very paranoid about domestic helpers coming into his room and trying to harm him…
Tips for Caregivers
We found a great list of tips (in the link below) to help ease the challenges of being a caregiver and help caregivers with self-care - take a look at this list and share with us if you have ever used any of these and how! The tips include:…
Sleep - A big challenge for Caregivers
A lack of sleep or feeling tired is one of the biggest challenges that Caregivers face. Often times we have to wake up at night to check on our loved one, or we have trouble falling asleep because our mind is preoccupied. What are some of your…
How do you ask for help?
As Caregivers we often take on a lot and can get exhausted. It is important to learn how to ask for help - maybe other family members, friends, or neighbors can help take on some tasks and make life a little easier for the Caregiver. For many of us…
Restlessness in semi mobile senior
My MIL is a little bit over weight @ 94, and is able to walk only with a walker very slowly.She is addicted to watching TV whether she understands anything or not, but cannot sit for a long time. WE give her TV time, once a day for 2 hours. For…
Sharing Caregiving Duties Among Siblings or Family
I recently came across a great article that spoke about the importance of sharing caregiving duties among family or siblings. Often, the caregving duties falls upon one sibling or family member, and  this can cause resentment or…

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