Slideshow: Everyday Tips for Caregivers

Sources Medically Reviewed on 08/07/2019 Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on August 07, 2019
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REFERENCES:
AARP: "Prepare to Care."
Alzheimer's Association: "Creating a Daily Plan."
Caregiversupport.org: "Communication in Caregiving."
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: "How to Create a Caregiving Plan."
Family Caregiver Alliance: "Caregivers' Guide to Medications and Aging."
National Care Planning Council: "The Caregiver's Handbook."
National Institutes of Health: "Fall Proofing Your Home."
Penn Medicine: "Caregiving: Getting Organized and Mobilizing Help."
UpToDate: "Drug Prescribing for Older Adults."
Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian on August 07, 2019
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