Caregiver Burnout
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 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 Best Advice for Seniors Who Want to Stay Safe at Home
Are you looking for ways to improve your ability to age in place? There are a number of changes that can enhance both your home and lifestyle with that goal in mind. Read on for important tips to help keep you safe, happy, and comfortable throughout your golden years. Clear your clutter There…
Read MoreFour Tips to Improve your Social Wellness as a Caregiver
Lack of social support from your family and friends can have negative implications for your health and wellness as a caregiver. In fact, researchers suggest that maintaining poor social networks could have the same psychosocial and biomedical risk factors as cigarette smoking. Poor social support among caregivers is also associated with increased mortality, depression,…
Read MoreDementia Care: Four Strategies Every Caregiver can Use
Dementia is a serious disease that poses a tremendous challenge for the caregiver. Caring for someone diagnosed with a brain disorder, like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or dementia can be daunting. As you will not only be required to ensure your loved one or client is comfortable, but you will also need to have a plan to…
Read More3 Tips to Administer Self-Care if you’re a First-Time Caregiver
The cost of hiring a caregiver can be substantial. In fact, cost is one reason why approximately 40.4 million Americans provide unpaid care to an adult 65 years or older — one in five on a daily basis. Demands for perpetual care, no personal time, guilt, isolation and financial pressure are just a few…
Read MoreSocial Workers Play an Important role in Supporting Caregivers
Caregivers help ensure the care and well-being of senior citizens, those with mental illness, terminal illness, and disabilities. However, as you know, caregiver burnout is very real and they also require support. Social workers play an important role in assisting all of these folks, and with the aging Baby Boomer generation to consider, it’s no wonder…
Read More5 Things you can do to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Have you been suffering from caregiver burnout recently? You are certainlynot alone. Almost every caregiver experiences exhaustionat some point. After all, caregiving is a tough job that can test you emotionally, mentally and physically. If you don’t look out for your own well-being over time, the stress of being a caregiver can really take a…
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