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Nature Mindfulness Meditations for Caregivers | Caregiver Support Services
Nature Mindfulness Meditations for Caregivers If at any point you have thought or said some version of, “I don’t have time to relax….” due to your obligations as a caregiver, read on. Time is not your enemy, your to-do list is. Put it down and walk away…just for a few minutes. No need to panic,…
Read MoreA Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Aging and Intimacy among Seniors
As a caregiver, you know that the physical changes seniors experience as they age can make everyday tasks more challenging. Helping them navigate these new challenges involves a range of responsibilities, from monitoring their physical health, to helping them maintain a sense of independence. However, remembering that many seniors wish to remain sexually active and…
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 MoreCoping with Caregiver Stress without Resorting to Alcohol or Drugs
Caregiving—caring for a loved one or client who is unable care for themselves, can be a rewarding and challenging experience. If you are a full-time caregiver with little experience, or if you have health issues of your own you may experience high levels of distress. It is not uncommon for you to suffer from stress,…
Read MoreFall Prevention Resources for Seniors Aging in Place
For many seniors, the thought of spending their retirement at home is far preferable to moving into an assisted living facility. However, even healthy seniors worry about the risks of falling and sustaining grave injuries. If you want to age in place, you will need to be proactive about fall prevention. These resources will help…
Read More5 Things you Didn’t Know your Recovery Needs
After an injury, medical issue, or surgery, it is crucial that you recover properly. Although it would be wonderful to pretend that it never happened and jump straight back into your routine, that isn’t always the healthiest option. You must rest to allow your body to recover and take any medicine that is prescribed to…
Read MoreHow to Get the Best Sleep in Your Senior Years
Aging is a normal part of life …as we tack on the years, our bodies change, and along with it our sleep patterns. You might notice that as you age, you need to go to bed earlier, you have a hard time staying awake late at night, or you’re waking up earlier than usual. Granted,…
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 MoreCaregivers: How well are you Sleeping?
Did you know that sleep problems can be contagious? Not the way that colds are, of course the inability to sleep is not a virus. However, if you are living with your loved one or client and he or she isn’t sleeping well, you will likely not sleep well either. While, science is only…
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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