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Our guides provide you with the skills, checklists and tips for caring for your loved one. Our content is authored by highly qualified registered nurses with a combined total of 60 years of expertise in various healthcare settings such as acute, community and home care.

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  • Foot and Eye Care

    Earn $25 for Completing a Free Diabetic Eye Screening with VNS Health

    Regular eye exams are essential for maintaining vision health, especially for those with diabetes. VNS Health makes it easy to schedule an appointment and earn a reward for completing a diabetic retinopathy exam.

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  • Diabetes and Falls

    Helping Your or Your Loved One Get the Right Prescription for Glucose Monitors through VNS Health

    Here’s a step-by-step guide to help ensure your loved one receives the right Glucose Monitors.

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  • California

    How to Get Paid for Caring for a Loved One in California (IHSS Guide)

    Becoming a paid caregiver through IHSS can provide financial support while ensuring your loved one receives quality care at home. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully apply, get approved, and receive compensation for your caregiving services.

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  • Mental Heath Stigma for Caregivers

    Breaking the Stigma Around Caregiver Mental Health

    While society frequently celebrates the resilience and dedication of caregivers, there remains a stigma around acknowledging their emotional struggles. Breaking this stigma is essential to ensuring that caregivers feel empowered to prioritize their own well-being while continuing to care for their loved ones.

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  • The Role of Routine in Caregiving: A Stress-Reduction Tool

    The Role of Routine in Caregiving: A Stress-Reduction Tool

    Balancing the needs of a loved one with your own responsibilities can feel overwhelming, especially when the days blur together in a whirlwind of tasks. Establishing and maintaining a routine can be a powerful tool to reduce stress, promote consistency, and create a sense of balance for both you and your loved one.

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  • Effective Communication with Family Members

    How to Communicate Effectively with Family About Your Caregiving Role

    One critical but often overlooked aspect of caregiving is clear and effective communication with family members. Sharing the reality of your role and the support you need is essential for fostering understanding and cooperation. Here are some tips to help you communicate effectively with family about your caregiving role.

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  • Saying No as a Caregivers

    Creating Boundaries as a Caregiver: Why It’s Okay to Say No

    Caregiving is a labor of love that requires immense emotional, physical, and mental energy. Amid this responsibility, one of the most empowering things a caregiver can do is create healthy boundaries. Saying "no" isn’t selfish—it’s essential for maintaining your well-being and ensuring sustainable care for your loved one.

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  • Thriving in your role

    Building Emotional Support: Thriving in Your Caregiving Role

    Caregiving is one of the most compassionate and selfless roles a person can take on. Whether you're supporting a loved one or assisting someone in your community, caregiving requires emotional resilience, adaptability, and a deep well of patience.

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  • Emotional Well-being

    The Impact of Caregiving on Emotional Well-being and How to Cope

    From juggling the daily demands of caregiving to coping with the emotional toll of watching a loved one struggle, caregivers often experience heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and even depression. Understanding these challenges and finding ways to manage them is essential.

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  • Mindfulness

    Mindfulness Practices for Reducing Caregiver Stress

    If you're a caregiver, mindfulness can be a powerful tool to help you manage stress, regain balance, and foster resilience. Here's a deeper dive into mindfulness and how it can support you in your caregiving journey.

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  • Mental Health Help

    How Therapy Can Help Caregivers Find Balance and Support

    The demands of caregiving frequently lead to feelings of stress, exhaustion, and even burnout. This is where therapy can play a transformative role.

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  • Self Care

    Practical Self-Care Strategies for Busy Caregivers

    Practicing self-care allows us to reclaim our agency and is essential for maintaining physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Here are practical.

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Helpful is an app to make caregiving easier. We integrate your loved one’s insurance benefits, medical records and caregiving guides into an immediate, accessible and user-friendly experience. Helpful supports your care needs by eliminating administrative tasks and providing technology to support your caregiving experience.

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