Celebrating Family Caregiving and Those Who Care
If you’ve ever felt unrecognized and underappreciated in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, an occasion to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. Family Caregiving Is Not Always Easy…But You […]
How to Overcome Common Caregiving Problems
Taking care of your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you now are able to do the same for them. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said […]
Caring for Aging Parents? Top Tips for Only-Child Caregivers
Being an only child has some perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the benefit of receiving all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult with no siblings, you may now find that it’s your turn to provide all of the care and […]
Top Tips to Find a Work-Life Balance as a Family Caregiver
It is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your career, which provides you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a paycheck. On the other hand, you are taking care of someone you love. Trying to give 100% to both of these crucial roles can make you mentally and physically drained, with little if […]
The Emotional Journey of Taking Care of Elderly Parents
As a family caregiver, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: calm, composed, and in control. Whatever the situation, you retain the sense of peace and warmth your family member needs, always strong, supportive, and never wavering. Right? If this describes the image you have created for yourself, it […]
Aging Care Services Help Family Caregivers Recharge
What does a standard day look like for you as a family care provider? For many family caregivers, it begins before dawn, assisting an older relative who has trouble sleeping during the night and is in need of assistance, or at least a person to talk to. From there, the day may be a bustle […]
What to do When a Parent Dies
Knowing what to do when a parent dies is hard. In addition to navigating grief, there are a variety of administrative tasks that must be handled in a timely manner. To help alleviate some of the stress during this period of time, our care professionals have put together the following helpful timeline so you will […]
Discovering How Home Care Helps with Cognitive Decline
If you are providing care for a senior family member, you are fully aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a huge honor and incredibly worthwhile. Having said that, it is often taxing, exhausting, and stressful. Add to that the other challenges concerning cognitive decline, and it is easy to understand […]
Stress Management Help for Caregivers of Dementia Patients
There is no such thing as a “normal day” for someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may abruptly go from enjoying activities, laughing, and singing to sullen, angry, and aggressive. They could get stuck in tearful repetitions of wishing to go “home.” They may pace and wander. Sleep might […]
What to Expect as a Family Caregiver
It may well have started informally, with just a little help here and there. Picking up some things at the store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra casserole you made while preparing your own family’s supper. Or simply spending more time visiting to make sure things are ok. Gradually, you may be starting […]