Caregiver Stress
5 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 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 MoreFamous Family Caregivers: 21 Celebrities Who Have Cared for Family Members
Most caregivers never expected to be in that role. It isn’t something we plan for. The reality is maybe we should. It may be short term, like after a parent has knee replacement, or it may be for years if a parent or spouse is diagnosed with dementia. Either way, it may seem overwhelming at…
Read MoreBenefits Abound for Seniors and Caregivers Engaging in Yoga and Meditation
When it comes to health, yoga and meditation can be particularly positive additions to virtually anyone’s lifestyle. Whether you’re a senior, caregiver, or love someone who fits one of those descriptions, making these practices part of the routine can mean reaping particularly important benefits. Read on for information about all there is to gain and…
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 More7 Tips for Providing Personal Care for a Senior: A Guide for Caregivers
Perhaps your mom was recently diagnosed with dementia, or your grandfather suffered a broken bone after a nasty fall. Whatever the reason, there comes a time in many adults lives when they become caregiver for someone who once provided care for them. The following are seven important care considerations should you find that your…
Read MoreCaregiver Wellness: How Art Therapy can help you Reclaim your Narrative
Painting by David Goff Being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness (i.e., cancer), a progressive long-term disease (i.e., Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease), or suffering from a debilitating injury (i.e. loss of a limb), can be devastating. In fact, you and your loved one will likely experience intense distress as you try to…
Read MoreActivities to do with your Parent who has Alzheimer’s Dementia
When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 87 everything changed. I could no longer leave it all behind and I had to deal with our new “normal.” I wasn’t prepared. I had no choice to but learn and now looking back, it was my mother who continued to teach me how to proceed. Her…
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 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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