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Manuals on Care giving are in short supply but with the internet information is now more available and you have to research. Theories are everywhere. Caregivers often feel over whelmed and frozen in place because the responsibility of taking care of their parent is emotionally draining. This leads to a very stressful existence. Anything and every thing you can do to reduce your stress is paramount in helping yourself take care of your parent.
Know that you do have the right to the best information! Insist upon it. Doctors and health care facilitators may be the professionals, but you are the one in the line of fire. Ask about the medications. Ask if there are side affects. Always ask what the options are. When you can think of no other questions, ask what questions you need to be asking. Moreover, don’t be afraid to get a second opinion.
When you’re at the doctors, take notes and keep them in a notebook. Keep track of what tests were done, what the results were, and if the medications were change and why. Four months down the road you won’t remember what was said or done at this appointment and you may want to.
The more information and knowledge you have, the greater your power and control over your circumstances. This will translate into less stress for you.
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