One of the most challenging aspects to caregiving is
watching as the ones we love deal with intense or chronic
pain. The emotional pain we feel in response to their
suffering is understandably unimaginable. Yet, the
truth is that these are the times when we most need to be
fearless advocates and the in-home representative of our
loved ones professional care team. Act as detective
and find out a few pertinent things to share with the
medical professionals:
- Where does it hurt?
- Is this a new pain or one that you have experienced
before?
- On a scale of 0 – 10, what is the severity?
- Did the pain first occur after eating any specific
foods or performing any specific actions?
- What usually makes the pain subside?
- Have you taken action which usually makes the pain
subside (rest, medications, bathe?) Did it help?
Pain can be caused by many healthcare challenges that our
loved ones face (cancer,
AIDS, or even
OIC
(opioid-induced constipation) which can develop in your
taking opiates for extreme pain. To help you as you
help your loved ones through extreme pain, Caregiver.com has
added many new information channels dealing with pain
management.
Obviously, in many cases, asking questions about your
loved ones pain may be impossible due to their level of
ability to communicate, these are the times when you really
need to become – Detective Caregiver on the case.
Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature Article |
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Effective Pain Management |
By Cheryl Ellis, Staff Writer
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In both acute and chronic health
conditions, pain is top on the list
of concerns for patients, caregivers
and physicians. Effective pain
control improves the individual’s
state of mind and ability to move
through the healing process. ...Continued
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Care Verse |
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By Grace R. Niemczyk
It is out
of compassion that I go,
Yet a role delegated by marriage.
Committed to another’s well being,
Oblivious of the coming disparage...Continued
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Special Article |
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The Graying of the AIDS Epidemic
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By
Liza Berger, Staff Writer
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People are aging with HIV. The introduction
of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
more than a decade ago has allowed people to
live with the illness that was once almost
certainly fatal. But the problems associated
with growing older have introduced a new set of
challenges. ...Continued
(Do you have a story?
Tell us.)
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Caretips |
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Keeping Safe at Home with
Chemotherapy |
by
Cheryl Coppola RN, MSN, OCN
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As more and more chemotherapy is given in outpatient clinics and at home, it is extremely important that caregivers and patients understand the risks and hazards that household members may be exposed to. Chemotherapy can be given via a portable infusion pump or in pill form. In both cases it is possible for cancer drugs to unintentionally come in contact with caregivers.....Continued |
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