4 Ways Family Caregivers Can Deal With Stress
When you have a senior parent that has Alzheimer’s, you are going to be dealing with a lot of stress. In addition to dealing with the stress that comes from trying to physically care for your senior parent you’ll also have the stress of your family, kids, job, and other obligations. An you will have […]
How Home Care Assistance Helps Family Caregivers Focus on Self-Care
Caring for a senior family member is a rewarding yet demanding responsibility that can take a toll on a family caregiver’s physical and emotional well-being. To provide the best care possible, it is essential for family caregivers to prioritize self-care whenever they can. One of the easiest ways to do this is to rely on […]
Take Time to Yourself During Stress Awareness Month
What are some of the biggest stressors in your life? The rising cost of things like electricity, food, and heating fuel is stressing 87% of people who responded to an American Institute of Stress survey. Seventy-eight percent reported the pandemic caused significant stress. Watching an aging parent struggle with daily activities is another source. When […]
What Is the Role of Family Caregivers in Home Care?
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What Are the Benefits of Respite Care for Family Caregivers?
Being a family caregiver is a complex situation. No matter how much you want to be there for every need your senior has, you’re only one person and may not be able to keep up with the demands of caregiving on your time and your energy. That’s when it’s time to lean on elder care […]
Self-Care Tips That Family Caregivers Can’t Ignore
You take care of your mom, but are you taking care of yourself too? Many family caregivers skip the things they need and focus solely on their parents, and that’s never a good idea. It leads to burnout. It’s time to take care of yourself, and that’s what self-care is. It’s doing things that help […]
Tips For Caring for A Senior with ALS
If your senior parent has been diagnosed with ALS and they want to age in place, it could be possible if they have the right support. Taking on the full time care of a senior with ALS can be overwhelming for family members, especially if they work or have other responsibilities. Senior home care for […]
Does Your Senior’s Medical Information Feel Scattered?
There’s nothing quite like tons of paperwork out of order to give you a round of stress. As your senior’s caregiver, it often falls to you to keep up with all sorts of documents that are necessary for her care. What really makes a difference is to find a system that allows you to keep […]
