Caregiving

Resources, tips, and real-life stories for those caring for loved ones. Whether you’re supporting a parent, partner, or friend, find guidance to help you navigate the emotional, physical, and practical sides of caregiving.

A Black woman nurse is smiling and taking care of an older man, who is wheelchair bound. They're in a living room.
Caregiving

What Every Caregiver Should Know About Adaptive Solutions

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Lake Oconee Health

Caring for loved ones requires the right tools. Find adaptive equipment options that promote independence and safety for those you care about most.

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Hospice

Preparing a Loved One’s Home for End-of-Life-Care

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Lake Oconee Health

Prepare a home for end-of-life care with love and compassion. Find tips on creating comfort, supporting loved ones, and practicing self-care during this time.

A medical office receptionist helping a patient with the sign-in sheet. The employee is in blue scrubs.
Caregiving

Common Medical Office Staff Injuries That Occur

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Lake Oconee Health

Medical offices are fast-paced environments where precision meets compassion. While the focus is often on patient care, the safety of ...

How To Cope When a Loved One Goes to Hospice
Hospice

How To Cope When a Loved One Goes to Hospice

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Lake Oconee Health

Coping with the realization that your loved one is going into hospice is a complex and dynamic experience. We explore coping strategies here.

Tips for Transporting a Manual Wheelchair in a Vehicle
Independent Living

Tips for Transporting a Manual Wheelchair in a Vehicle

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Lake Oconee Health

Ensure the safe and efficient transportation of a manual wheelchair in a vehicle with our guidance. Learn how to easily travel with a wheelchair here.

Caregiving

5 Tips for Remote Caregiving

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Editorial Team

If you’re one of the millions of caregivers in the United States, you know that caregiving can be difficult. The ...

What To Know About Traveling With a Wheelchair
Independent Living

What To Know About Traveling With a Wheelchair

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Lake Oconee Health

Many people are used to living with wheelchairs or loved ones in wheelchairs. Traveling with assistive devices, like wheelchairs, can be challenging, though.

How To Volunteer at a Hospice Care Facility
Caregiving

How To Volunteer at a Hospice Care Facility

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Lake Oconee Health

Volunteering is an amazing opportunity to give back to your community while showing compassion to others. Here’s how to volunteer at a hospice care facility.

How To Take Over Care of Your Aging Parents
Caregiving

How To Take Over Care of Your Aging Parents

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Lake Oconee Health

As we age, we sometimes forget that our parents are aging too and may need more of our help. Here is how to take over care of your aging parent.

How Can You Help a Friend Who Started on Oxygen?
Caregiving

How Can You Help a Friend Who Started on Oxygen?

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Lake Oconee Health

We always want to support our friends, especially when they have health struggles. Here’s how to help if their health struggle has put them on oxygen.

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