Posts Tagged ‘caregiver solutions’
Why Caregivers Need Training
Caregivers are the Foundation of the Healthcare System Family members and frontline caregivers are the foundation of the healthcare system. Without family members and frontline caregivers, the nation’s caregiving centers, nursing homes, and hospitals would not be able to meet the needs of their clients. Research suggests that caregivers play a crucial role in improving…
Read MoreWhat has COVID-19 Taught us about the Way we Live?
If there is one thing that has been highlighted during the pandemic, it is that no matter where you work safety in the workplace is important. In fact, we can probably agree that COVID-19 has brought to light the importance of handwashing, social distancing, and keeping the environments where we live and work clean. There…
Read MoreEffective Ways to Care for your Aging Loved One
A lot of factors come into play when you are taking care of an elderly loved one. Especially if you want to ensure that your loved one is handled with love, care, and patience when your loved one is living independently and in good health, you may not currently have concerns. However, in the future…
Read More5 Things to Consider When Searching for Caregiving Services
Aging can get complicated, especially when you have a loved one for whom you cannot personally provide care due to work commitments or time constraints. For many, living in a care home, is not an option as most older adults prefer to remain in their own homes. The best option in such a situation is…
Read MoreLooking Ahead as a Caregiver
Taking things one day at a time is often a matter of survival for caregivers. Meeting your loved one’s needs is a huge undertaking that takes a massive emotional toll. Looking toward the immediate future allows caregivers to conserve their energy for the daily tasks where it’s needed most. Unfortunately, this is a defense mechanism…
Read MoreHow Can I Make My Downsizing Journey Easier?
Moving in any circumstance can be stressful. If you are looking to downsize and are worried about the physicality’s, this article is here to help! Whether you are after packing tips or ideas on how to start your downsizing journey, you are in the right place. When should I downsize? Downsizing comes at different times…
Read More3 Tips to Enhance your Financial Wellness as a Caregiver
Many caregivers are underpaid. In fact, the national caregiver pay report suggests that professional caregivers are underpaid, and as a result, are less likely to stay in their jobs. The truth is that you likely chose caregiving because it is your calling and you find it rewarding to help others. It does, however, mean that…
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 MoreCaregivers: Why We Care , Why We Stay , Why We Leave
Caregiver Wellness and the Honor in Caregivers Asking for Help ®Research Report Caregivers manage the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of a loved one or client while managing their own lives, meet families and careers, providing care for a loved one or client can result in chronic stress and compromised and the caregivers physical,…
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…
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