Caregiver or Care Partner? What Evolving Terminology Means for Now

Decades ago, when began my caregiving life, I just did what I did. I’m not sure I was referred to as anything other than the daughter, the niece, or the mom, and I was too busy to care. However, as my elders became more dependent I began to hear myself, at least in medical settings, referred to as “the caretaker.” Somehow, that word made me grind my teeth. My loved ones were not a patch of land. They were not a house. They were not an object. Yet the term “caretaker” brought such images to mind. As the years went by, however, I slowly began to notice a change in terminology in the clinic... Continue reading on HealthCentral to learn more about how thinking in terms of care partners can make us better caregivers: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS.              Related StoriesTai Chi shown to boost brain size, increase memory in Chinese seniorsTop Things Not to Say to a Person Living with DementiaNagging Dad About the Extreme Heat Is Causing Resistance 
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