CaringInfo
Resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis
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We are here to offer you timely and practical content from a variety of perspectives to help you expand your access to information, learn from others’ experiences and best practices, and improve your ability to make informed decisions about your care before a crisis.
Get tips and insights about managing the relationship with an in-home caregiver, dealing with changing family dynamics and more.
Searching for help near you may quickly become frustrating as the results that are returned are often generic. We have tips to help you search for local caregiving providers and resources.
Jenna Yeam, a student-researcher at Duke University, discusses why we should dismantle the concept of a ‘good’ vs. ‘bad’ death and how her research with doulas shows the need for an shift in our framing of death.
Learn what a legacy project is and how an end-of-life doula can guide you or a loved one through a life review and create a meaningful and lasting legacy.
As part of the Risk Less. Do More. campaign, CaringInfo teamed up with the Department of Health and Human Services to help those making healthcare decisions for themselves and their loved ones learn about this season’s vaccinations and why they may benefit from vaccination.
Many myths and understandings persist in the common understanding of hospice and its benefit structure. Get the facts about hospice care so you can be sure you and your loved ones get the care they deserve.
It’s important to be aware of signs and symptoms that indicate your loved one may benefit from professional in-home care in addition to non-professional caregiver duties. Axxess discusses when you may benefit from bringing in a professional carer to help you.
Learn how to avoid hospice Medicare scams, a type of fraud that targets vulnerable individuals and is costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
NHPCO team member and certified Death Doula Elyssa Katz and full-time Death Doula Nicole Fisher discuss what it means to be a death doula and how to pursue death doula training.
A death doula — or end-of-life doula — can enhance traditional care by offering an additional layer of support. Learn about what the role of death doulas can be during a person’s care journey.
Being a long-distance caregiver has its unique challenges. We have looked at what being a long-distance caregiver entails and providing tips for you and looked at how technology can help.
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