A New Outlook for Family Caregivers in The New Year
“I’m going to clean the bathrooms more often.” “I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If so, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you will look forward […]
Signs That It May Be Time to Consider Home Care for an Older Loved One
Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is common to notice changes in older family members […]
Celebrating Everyday Heroes: Family Caregivers
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 to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. While It’s Not Always Easy, You […]
Understanding Common Family Caregiver Issues
Caring for your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to reciprocate. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, providing care for […]
Building a Support System When Caring for Parents as an Only Child
Being an only child has some perks. As a kid, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the advantage of receiving all the love and attention of your parents. As an adult with no siblings, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all the care […]
Ease Discomfort With Dementia During Visits With These Tips
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization continues to be essential for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, multiple factors can cause an increase in isolation, such as: The need to discontinue driving Symptoms of the disease that make it challenging to communicate effectively Discomfort on the part of friends and […]
Top Strategies for Helping a Loved One With Incontinence
It’s not something most people would feel comfortable sharing with others. The truth is, the awkwardness of even discussing incontinence is generally enough to keep the issue hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common misconception that it’s simply a standard part of aging and needs to be silently accepted and dealt with. Yet the […]
Responding Constructively to Caregiving Criticism
“You always…” “You never…” “If I were you…” As a caregiver for an older loved one, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for a person you love. What happens when you’re giving it all you have, but your all isn’t good enough? Criticism is never easy to hear, but it is especially challenging […]
Strategies for Building Retirement Savings for Family Caregivers
Caring for an older parent is a time-intensive labor of love. It can also affect finances, as family caregivers may decide to reduce their work hours, take unpaid leave, or quit working altogether. It is not unusual for family caregivers to put aside their long-term financial objectives so that they can concentrate on a loved one’s needs. […]
How Partnering With a Home Care Agency Helps Family Caregivers Find Balance
It is a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you have your work, which supplies you with fulfillment, purpose, and obviously, a paycheck. On the other hand, you’re providing care for someone you love. Trying to give 100% to both of these vitally important roles can leave you physically and mentally drained, with little […]