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What is a Caregiver?

Some of us are health professionals, others lay persons with no formal training. We work together when we can and alone when we must. Our patients can be strangers, friends, or loved ones. We share the joy of birth, do our best to ease the pain of the sick and comfort the dying.

Health and life are precious and we strive to preserve both. We care and we invite you to share in this caring.

Stop by  and visit our group:    Caring Caregivers in Healthcare

The Three C's of Caregiving

Hello Caring Caregivers

Greetings , thank you for stopping by.

 We are all about Caregivers--Those that are in the profession  and those that give care to others.

We are a fluid site--Trying to keep up with what we think is important in health care.

Please scroll down to the bottom of this page and leave a comment  so  that we know that you have stopped by.

We also ask that you please give us a thumbs up vote if you like what you see..

caringcaregivers@helium

Happy writing

Olivia Bredbenner

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Medical Professionals

Please alert us to your professional articles.

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Medical Ethics

You are cordially invited to visit the new Medical Ethics web site and submit articles on this topic.  

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Teaching Others- Our Calling As Nurses


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As professionals in Health Care we should take every opportunity to teach others.

We  encourage your input in helping Caring Caregivers with this role.

Please share your thoughts:

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Nursing Experts Tips : Fearful Patients


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http://www.helium.com/items/1550685-fearful-patient-fears-nurse-expert-listening-fantasy-expectations

By Joyce Good Henderson

 

http://www.helium.com/items/1551530-expert-nursing-tips-how-to-deal-with-a-fearful-patient

By Olivia Bredbenner

 

http://www.helium.com/items/1551383-understanding-and-dealing-with-patients-fears

                                                         By  W.Diane Van Zol

How To Become Certified In CPR First Aid Training


photo by Paul Lewis (UK)

http://www.helium.com/items/945159-how-to-become-certified-in-cpr-first-aid-training

                                                                                By Valarie Johnson

What Are Some Lifestyle Choices That Can Lead To Longevity ?


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http://www.helium.com/items/1548281-what-are-some-lifestyle-choices-that-can-lead-to-longevity

                                                                                                        By Dr. Deborah Bauers

How to assess and treat hearing problems in young children


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How to get kids to eat their vegetables


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http://www.helium.com/items/914358-how-to-get-kids-to-eat-their-vegetables

  By Susan Kliebenstein                                                                                            

Professional guidlines for making sure your children have sufficient vitamin D


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Disabled and living with dignity


photo by Gaël Marziou

Crabby Old Man..

 

What do you see nurses?  What do you see?

What are you thinking...when you look at me?

A crabby old man...not very wise,

Uncertain of habit..with faraway eyes?

 

 Who dribbles his food...and makes no reply

When you say in a loud voice.." .I do wish you'd try !."

Who seems not to notice ..the things that you do.

And forever is losing..a sock or a shoe?

 

Who,  resisting or not..  lets you do as you will.

With bathing and feeding.. the long day to fill ?

Is that what your thinking ? ..Is that what you see?

Then open your eyes,nurse...your not looking at me.

 

 This is part of the poem left by an elderly man who died in a nursing home.

It was believed that he had nothing left of any value

 http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/62/5886/poem-crabby-man/

 

Comments (1 to 10 of 19)

W. Diane Van Zwol
Oct 01, 09 at 07:40 PM
Kudos to Olivia!
John McDevitt
Sep 15, 09 at 10:30 PM
Looking good. Gets better and better. I think Olivia has done a wonderful job.
Petra Newman
Sep 11, 09 at 03:25 AM
Hi Olivia, Diane and John: This zone is well orchestrated; it combines poetry, humor with professional medical information. It not only gives support to caregivers but give the public an inside peek as to what it takes to be a caregiver. This zone will always have my thumbs up vote:) By the way, I had to laugh at the poor man sound asleep,leaning on the pole. I feel for him, I think I fall asleep before my head hits the pillow; I'm starting to think I'm narcoleptic:) Good job:)
Olivia Bredbenner
Jul 25, 09 at 05:00 PM
Hi Donna, We are so glad you stopped by. I see that you have signed on to be part of our Caring Caregivers group. Welcome :) Olivia
Donna Carroll Batton
Jul 24, 09 at 03:20 PM
Great zone! As a caregiver to three I'm sure I'll find a lot of helpful info here. Thanks for sharing.
W. Diane Van Zwol
Jun 08, 09 at 04:36 PM
Hi Olivia, I love the way this site is so bright and informative. Good work and kudos to you!
EMoore
May 13, 09 at 12:29 AM
Olivia, I am impressed, this is a worthy site. I have added it to my favorites list. Thanks for being so thoughtful. EMoore
Petra Newman
Apr 15, 09 at 07:42 PM
Like I said before, this is a great zone, full of important advice for all caregivers and people who are thinking about becomming a caregiver. We have to respect patients as well as caregivers. It isn't just a job. it's a vocation that involves all that a caregiver can give of him/herself. It takes alot of heart and compassion, patience and respect. this is a well thought out zone.
John McDevitt
Apr 15, 09 at 07:12 PM
Hi Laura, What you may not know is that Olivia created the Caring Caregiver group to embrace all caregivers. The idea for the group began as a meeting and sharing place for the nurses, but Olivia opted for inclusion. We're building slowly, learning as we go. Helium is rolling out new professional badges and I'll ask if RD's could be included. We can use all the help we can get to spread the message of total health. We have an entire channel devoted to nutrition in the Health & Fitness channel. You wanna help out? McD
Ann Marie Dwyer
Apr 15, 09 at 06:40 PM
Great poem! I love the crabby old man!
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How to lessen your chance of getting swine flu


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http://www.helium.com/items/1613944-risk-of-flu-season-flu-swine-flu-h1n1-vaccine-virus-infection

                                      By Joyce Good Henderson

Everything you wanted to know about hand sanitizers


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  • News-Medical-Net | 2009/12/15 11:36:21
    Across America, seniors, together with their families and caregivers, are making difficult decisions about the future. Did that last emergency room visit after a fall mean it's time to consider nursing homes? How much longer can their loved one remain safely in their own home or apartment?
  • News-Medical-Net | 2009/12/16 08:36:21
    Certified healthcare providers who have already immunized patients most at risk of complications from the H1N1 flu virus may now offer the vaccine to anyone who wants it, the Department of Health announced today.
  • Naples Daily News | 2009/12/15 01:01:00
    Here is is this week's list of self-help groups:PHYSICAL HEALTHAAR Counseling Service, for caretakers and family members of individuals with chronic illnesses; 435-4015.ALS Association, Florida Chapter Resource and Support meeting, 4 p.m. second Sunday, NCH North Naples Hospital, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Administrative Building, Naples; (888) 257-1717, ext. 130.Arthritis Foundation aquatic ...
  • Senior Journal | 2009/12/14 18:58:57
    Dec. 14, 2009 – New research shows that a video by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) can be an effective tool for encouraging patients to remind healthcare staff to wash their hands, which helps prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  • Bridgeton News | 2009/12/16 05:23:18
    Millville Public Library is offering free Internet classes beginning on Jan. 4, 2010. The set of three classes is designed to promote information literacy and assist people in becoming comfortable using the Internet to locate information.

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