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Helping and accepting help enriches the lives of both giver and receiver

“We’ve put more effort into helping folks reach old age than into helping them enjoy it.”
Frank A. Clark

Other resources recommended by Dr. Stall:
Caregiver Stress Quiz (AMA)

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Importance of Accepting Help 1 Quiz Sample Lesson

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Importance of Accepting Help quiz

Understanding the Role of a Caregiver 1 Quiz

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Understanding the Role of a Caregiver quiz

Identifying Needs 1 Quiz

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Identifying Needs quiz

Effective Communication Skills 1 Quiz

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Effective Communication Skills quiz

Managing Caregiver Stress and Burnout 1 Quiz

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Managing Caregiver Stress and Burnout quiz

Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment 1 Quiz

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Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment quiz

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) 1 Quiz

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Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) quiz

Assisting With Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) 1 Quiz

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Assisting With Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) quiz

Managing Medications and Health Conditions 1 Quiz

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Managing Medications and Health Conditions quiz

Providing Emotional Support and Encouragement 1 Quiz

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Providing Emotional Support and Encouragement quiz

Navigating Legal and Financial Considerations 1 Quiz

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Navigating Legal and Financial Considerations quiz

Self-Care and Finding Support 1 Quiz

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Self-Care and Finding Support quiz

About Instructor

Robert Stall MD

Dr. Stall is an internist and fellowship trained geriatrician (and a MIT graduate in electrical engineering and computer science) who has dedicated his entire professional career to the care of older adults and helping their loved ones. As Dr. Stall, now 66 years old, tells his friends and family when asked if he’s going to retire soon, “I still have things to accomplish before I just golf off into the sunset!”

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