Combat Caregiver Stress with These Self-Care Tips
Serving as a family caregiver for a senior loved one is definitely an act of love. Even though it may certainly be rewarding, it can also quickly become stressful, as a consequence of: The physical complications of a chronic medical condition The cognitive challenges of dementia Feeling helpless and struggling to solve the senior’s problems […]
Family Caregivers: Overcome Holiday Stress with Professional Respite Care
Despite being profoundly rewarding and fulfilling, providing care for an aging loved one also encompasses a multitude of challenges that can trigger serious health risks for family caregivers. And while it’s very common for family members to put their own needs on the back burner to place the emphasis completely on the needs of their […]
Support Caregiver Health and Wellbeing With In-Home Care Services
If you have ever felt unrecognized and underappreciated in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to focus on caregiver health and to applaud the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. […]
What Are Some Typical Issues for Family Caregivers?
Caring for your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same for them. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said […]
Navigating Family Caregiver Feelings While Caring for Loved Ones
As a provide of care to a loved one, you’re the rock of your family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what the circumstances, you exude the sense of peace and solace your family member requires – supportive, never wavering, and always strong. Right? If this is the image you have created for yourself, […]
Find Ways to Combat Stress When Caring for Loved Ones With Dementia
There is no such thing as a “regular day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual providing their care. The senior may unexpectedly go from enjoying activities, laughing, and singing to sullen, angry, and aggressive. They could get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” They might pace and wander. Sleep may […]
The Benefits of Journaling for Family Caregivers
With the new year on the horizon, now is an excellent time to consider new strategies that will help you be a more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your loved one. Journaling is an excellent way to decrease caregiver stress, and can be utilized as an outlet to problem-solve and keep track of […]
Dementia Caregivers Help Improve Confidence in Loved Ones Through Reminiscence Therapy
Memories…every day we’re creating new ones, but there is something extremely heartwarming about revisiting those from long ago. And for seniors with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, with a diminishing capability to hold short-term memories, those from years past are all the more important. In fact, the use of reminiscence therapy has become more […]
Take the Stress out of Travel for Older Adults This Holiday Season
It is the most wonderful time of the year – for family get-togethers! With many families separated by geographic distance, or simply as a consequence of the demands of life, we all look forward to the chance to reconnect with close friends and family during the holidays. And for aging parents, the opportunity to spend […]
It’s a Balancing Act For Family Caregivers: Ensuring Senior Safety While Promoting Independence
When a loved one is finding it difficult to finish an activity, our typical instinct, with the very best of intentions, is usually to step in and do it ourselves. But is this really helping a senior loved one – or could it be hindering? Truth be told, there’s a fine line between ensuring an […]