Top Suggestions to Fight Stress for the Dementia Caregiver
There is no such thing as a “typical day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the individual providing their care. The person may suddenly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might become caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” They may pace and […]
Family Caregiver Tips: Relieve Stress and Provide Better Care
Serving as a family caregiver for an older adult is truly an act of love. And while it may certainly be rewarding, it can also quickly become overwhelming, as a consequence of: The physical complications of a chronic medical condition The cognitive challenges of Alzheimer’s disease Feeling helpless and unable to resolve the senior’s problems […]
Start 2024 Off Right: New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If that’s the case, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look […]
Supporting Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month
If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for supporting family caregivers and to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It […]
Three Challenges Caregivers Face on a Routine Basis
Taking care of your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you are now able to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. That being said, providing […]
How to Handle Negative Feedback as a Caregiver
“You never…” “I can’t believe you…” “Don’t do it that way!” As a family caregiver for an older loved one, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for someone you love. What happens when you’re giving it all you have, but your all isn’t good enough? Criticism is never easy to hear, but it’s […]
Reduce Caregiver Injury Risk with These 5 Tips
At the time you decided to provide care for a senior loved one, you likely did not think of your role as dangerous. Still, the injury risks of providing care aren’t anything to take lightly. As many as 94% of care providers who participated in a recent survey described physical pain in one or more […]
Home Care Services Can Ease the Stress of Cancer Care
When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel as though the world has turned upside down. That which was once a top concern pales when compared with the need to do anything you can to assist the person you love through this unforeseen journey. If you’re unsure where to even begin in […]
The Importance of Journaling for Family Caregivers
With the new year just around the corner, now is a fantastic time to consider new strategies which will help you be an even more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your loved one. Journaling is a great way to minimize caregiver stress, and can be utilized as an outlet to problem-solve and keep […]
How Family Caregivers Benefit from Professional Dementia Respite Care
Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia for a senior you love is heartbreaking, and will immediately bring about a number of concerns and questions. What will life be like for my loved one? How will the condition impact everyday behaviors and functioning? Where will he or she live? And exactly […]