Supporting Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month
If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for supporting family caregivers and to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It […]
Three Challenges Caregivers Face on a Routine Basis
Taking care of your aging parents is an incredibly rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you are now able to do the same. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. That being said, providing […]
Providing Care for an Aging Parent as an Only Child
Being an only child has its perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you had the advantage of receiving all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult without siblings, however, you may now find that it’s your turn to provide all of the care your parents […]
How Home Care Helps Family Caregivers Find Balance
It’s a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your career, which provides you fulfillment, purpose, and obviously, a paycheck. On the other hand, you’re taking care of someone you love. Trying to give 100% to these two vitally important roles can leave you physically and mentally emptied, with little if any time to […]
Coping With the Emotional Side of Caregiving
As a family caregiver, you’re the rock of your family: coolheaded, unshakable, and calm. No matter the situation, you preserve the sense of peace and solace your family member needs, never wavering, always strong and supportive. Right? If this is the image you have created for yourself, it is time to get real! The truth […]
Understanding How Home Health Care Services Help Family Caregivers Find Balance
What does a standard day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many people, it begins before sunrise, helping a senior loved one who has difficulty sleeping through the night and is in need of assistance, or at least someone to talk to. After that, the day could be a flurry of activities: […]
Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes
When a loved one passes away, there are a number of administrative tasks that must be completed in a timely manner. Knowing where to begin and what to do can be challenging while also dealing with grief. To help navigate this time, our aging care experts have put together the following helpful guide so you […]
How In-Home Care Can Help With Caring for Cognitive Decline in Elderly Loved Ones
If you’re caring for an older parent, you’re familiar with the array of feelings involved. On one hand, it is a huge honor and extremely worthwhile. Conversely, it can be taxing, exhausting, and demanding. Add to that the particular issues related to cognitive decline in the elderly, and it is easy to see how family […]
Top Suggestions to Fight Stress for the Dementia Caregiver
There is no such thing as a “typical day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the individual providing their care. The person may suddenly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might become caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” They may pace and […]
How to Prepare for Family Caregiving
It may have started informally, with a bit of support every now and then. Picking up a few things at the store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra dinner you made while preparing your own family’s dinner. Or simply spending additional time visiting to ensure everything is ok. As time passed, you could […]