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June 27, 2012
by Rob Harris, SPHR
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Suddenly You’re A Caregiver. Yes, There Is A Huge Learning Curve

In my book that debuts in a few weeks, We’re In This Together,  A Caregiver’s Story, I discuss the five stages of grieving as defined by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and the emotional journey that a caregiver such as myself encounters … Continue reading

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Caregivers often have their own systems of organization in helping a patient. However, they also need to have a good plan in place to ensure others will be able to step in at a moment's notice. photo: freedigitalphotos.net.

June 20, 2012
by Rob Harris, SPHR
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What To Do If The Caregiver Gets Sick (Part Two)

In last week’s post on What To Do If The Caregiver Gets Sick, I shared why caregivers might need a back-up plan (illness or essential appointments) and what questions they need to ask to ensure all of the patients’ needs … Continue reading

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A patient relies on the caregiver in so many ways. What happens when the caregiver becomes the patient-- or worse? Photo: freedigitalphotos.net

June 13, 2012
by Rob Harris, SPHR
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What To Do If The Caregiver Gets Sick (Part One)

Thinking back on it, I was lucky. My wife was lucky. Though we live in hurricane country, we had not seen a named storm nor significant tornado activity at the time my wife’s healthcare situation was most vulnerable. My travel … Continue reading

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June 6, 2012
by Rob Harris, SPHR
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The Anatomy of Anger

My wife is an amputee. She needs a handicapped parking space so we can maneuver her wheelchair to the side of our car and open her door without hitting the side of the car parked next to us. The handicapped … Continue reading

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