Caregiver and Self-care
Charlie Speaks! Caregiving and Coping from a Nurses Perspective
This is only a Test I’m sure you all remember that annoying emergency testing announcement “This is a test this is only a test” Beeeeeeeep Beeeeeeeep!” imagine that sound going on for 12 hours straight! Not just the sound but the way it makes you feel. “Good lord is it over already” and the stressful…
Read MoreCaregivers: 13 Foods that Promote Recovery and Healing
After intensive surgery, it’s vital to take post-operative care seriously. Nutrition is one of the most critical aspects of ensuring that the body has everything that it needs to heal. The American Cancer Society highly recommends a proper nutrition-filled diet to rebuild tissue and ultimately regain your strength. However, there is a lot of food…
Read MoreCaregivers TakeCHARGE during COVID-19!
As we know from the headlines, even if you are perfectly healthy today that can change in an instant. Thousands of people and their families are facing unthinkable choices about medical care, those who did not prepare their “advance directives” ahead of time to state their wishes are at the mercy of fate. So, the…
Read More5 Simple and Safe DIY Projects to Help Caregivers Pass Time while Social Distancing at Home
With so many of us stuck at home due to COVID-19 social distancing, we are all searching for ways to stay busy. Streaming movies and relaxing can be wonderful ways to spend time and calm anxieties, but you may find yourself desiring more productive activities to help pass the time while you are social distancing.…
Read More5 Things That Every Caregiver Should Know When Selecting a Hospital
If you were to ask your parents or siblings about hospital preferences, the general response would probably be, “My goodness, why would I want to talk about such a thing? I am not dying!” Yet you would be remiss to overlook discussing such an important topic because, whether you are 30 or 80, it is…
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…
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 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…
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