Posts Tagged ‘Aging Parents’
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 MoreTips for Caring for a Loved One or Client with Dementia
As a caregiver you strive to empower and assist a wide range of individuals. Whether you are caring for a loved one or a client, it is important to have a clear understanding of their medical conditions and how to provide appropriate care. It is particularly challenging to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs…
Read More5 Essential Tips to Enhance your Role as a Caregiver
Caregiving is an essential role that many people find themselves filling, whether planned or unexpected. For most, caregiving responsibility is not considered until someone you love needs care. But no matter your case, once the responsibility presents itself, it is essential to approach caring for your loved one with diligence. Becoming a caregiver for a…
Read MoreCaregiver Tips: Creating a Safe Living Environment for Seniors
It is encouraging to see individuals living longer, healthier, and happier lives. The Urban Institute projected that one in five Americans would reach the age of sixty-five by 2040, compared to one in eight just twenty years ago. However, it should be noted that advanced age is associated with increased disability. As a caregiver, it is vital…
Read MoreWhat you Should know about Downsizing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Downsizing before retirement can save seniors time, money, and stress. If you are a senior who is planning on downsizing in the next few weeks or months, you may be asking yourself some serious questions about how COVID-19 will impact your move. The following are answers to some of the most common downsizing questions you…
Read More6 Ways to Foster a Positive Relationship with a Loved One or Client
Caring for a loved one or client can be rewarding. However, there are times when providing care can be awkward. It can be particularly challenging to care for a client or loved one who refuses to accept help. In fact, although the relationship between you and your loved one or client is important, it may…
Read MoreA Male Perspective on Caregiving
When the unthinkable happened to Terrence Green, he sacrificed his career for a family member who was suffering a medical crisis. And then like a snowball, one person after the other, different relatives became desperately ill and needed someone to be their guardian angel. Terrence was that angel for each of them. Please Read More
Read More4 Trends in Caregiving
We have picked up on a few trends that seem to be rapidly changing the way long-term care organizations approach their services. The following are some of the newest trends in family caregiving and how you can adapt to them. Please check out our new video.
Read MoreCaring for an Aging Parent
Caring for an aging parent can be challenging. As a caregiver, you play a vital role in taking care of your loved one by understanding the demands on your time and mental well-being. Undoubtedly, caregiving is a satisfying experience, but it also comes with various daily challenges. The following are tips on how you might…
Read More7 Tips to Keep you Organized as a Caregiver
Do you have someone in your home who is battling a long-term illness and is dependent on you for their daily tasks? Are you one of those family caregivers who is trying hard to manage multiple tasks of providing full-time care to a loved one while fulfilling professional commitments? If the answer to these questions…
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