Health and Wellness
5 Ways Caregivers Can Help Clients Enhance Their Well-being
Encouraging your clients to embrace strategies that enhance their well-being can have a positive impact in their lives. The following are five simple tips that you can use to empower your clients to attain their highest level of functioning: Address Bodily Pain Many elders experience bodily pain. The pain they experience can be the result…
Read More5 Tips to Enhance your Wellness as a Caregiver
Caring for an aging parent or child with special needs is a journey that can be both rewarding and challenging. Caring for an elder or a child with special needs, can result in challenges and difficulties that can ultimately take a toll on your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Certain emotions such as grief, hopelessness,…
Read More5 Wellness Gifts for Seniors to Promote Healthy Living
Are you shopping for gifts for a senior loved one? Whether you are a caregiver seeking advice from Caregiver Support Services on items your loved one might need, or you are simply browsing stores to find presents for your grandparents, you might want to shop with wellness in mind. Giving your senior loved ones gifts…
Read More10 Ways to Stay Healthy at Home
If you are one of the millions of caregivers who is spending more time at home due to the pandemic, you might feel like you are going to climb the walls. Yet, it is possible to stay healthy while you are at home. For example, you might consider designing a plan that includes a variety…
Read MoreA Joint-Friendly Regime for All
Joint pain is a common issue as we age. In fact, according to a nationwide telephone survey published by the pain management services of Stanford Hospital & Clinic at Stanford University, almost one in five older adults’ experiences chronic pain. Yet, the majority do not understand the cause of the pain leading some to rely…
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 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 More3 Reasons why Caregiver Wellness is more than being Physically Fit
If you are caring for a loved one or client, you are likely aware that providing care can impact your physical well-being. In fact, the Embracing Carers™ International Survey reported that more than half of the caregivers surveyed felt that their physical health suffered as a result of their caregiving. These painful injuries and…
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