What It’s Like to Be a Caregiver
The Next Right Thing Take care of yourself: These are the four most frustrating words in caregiving. “When someone tells me to take care of myself, I feel like it’s one more thing to add to my list,” says Eboni Green, PhD, a registered nurse and co-founder of Caregiver Support Services. Read more at WebMD
Read MoreHere’s What to Get the Busy, Exhausted Caregiver in Your Life This Holiday Season
Lots of people have tough jobs, but caregivers have to be near the top of that list. For many primary caregivers, taking care of an ill or elderly loved one isn’t even their primary job. It’s exhausting, both mentally and physically. This holiday season, when you’re looking for gifts, here are some good ideas for…
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An Interview with Professional Caregiver Amber Snyder
Who are Linchpin Caregivers? Amber Snyder is a Linchpin Caregiver (a caregiver who is doing double duty i.e., working in the healthcare field as a nursing assistant, home care aide, personal assistant, or volunteer, while who also caring for a family member or friend). Amber works full-time as a nursing assistant in long-term…
Read MoreThe Second Shift: An Interview with Working Family Caregiver Melissa Jasper
Very few caregivers are able to balance working and caregiving, yet many do it alone. The truth is some caregivers experience occupational stress as they attempt to balance working and caring for a sick or disabled loved one. Long-term occupational stress can gradually turn into occupational distress as one attempts to manage multiple competing…
Read MoreLearn about the Basics of using an Electric Wheelchair
From power chairs to mobility scooters, there are so many different mobility aids that are available today to help people to live their life to the fullest. However, there is no denying that one of the most popular and effective aids out of all of them is the electric wheelchair. If you are currently looking…
Read MoreNational Family Caregiver’s Month: 5 Reasons why Caregivers Need Support
Rosalynn Carter, photo credit Washington Post Photo by Nikki Kahn “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” —Rosalynn Carter, 39th First Lady of the United States Five Reasons why Caregivers Need…
Read MoreLooking Ahead: Planning for Long-Term Care Before You Need It
You’re diligently saving money for retirement, so you’ll be able to live comfortably as you age. But if you’re not accounting for long-term care costs, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise. Many adults don’t realize that long-term care isn’t covered by most health insurance, and as a result, fail to plan for this…
Read More7 Reasons Why Every Caregiver Deserves a Break
Every caregiver deserves a break, including you! Time away from caring for your loved one is vital to your well-being. Yet, far too often you may find that you are not taking time for self-care that you need and deserve. Perhaps you feel guilty or feel selfish for taking a break as the needs of…
Read MoreThe Caregiver Smile Summit: Attend and Turn Burden into Opportunity
The Caregiver Smile Summit is a virtual Summit that will transform your caregiving by providing practical knowledge to make you a better caregiver, take care of your own health, while preparing you for your own aging journey. The Caregiver Summit Three The Summit has been recognized by United Health and AARP in the Open Ideo…
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