Why Long-Distance Caregivers Need a Support System
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-10-09T23:22:23-04:00Why do long-distance caregivers need a support system? That question can best be answered by taking a look at what that role requires.
Do You Have a Caregiving Respite Plan?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-07-18T22:34:06-04:00Feeling stressed or tired? Need a caregiving break? Designing a caregiving respite plan is probably easier than you think. Here's how.
When You Can No Longer Be the Primary Caregiver
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:06:38-04:00When you can no longer be the primary caregiver, finding a reliable replacement (or two) is essential for maintaining your loved one’s quality of life. Using these transition tips will help ensure that your senior continues to receive the nurturing they deserve.
Rally the Troops- Asking for Support as the Primary Family Caregiver
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:02:05-04:00Although serving as a family caregiver is highly rewarding, many ultimately experience stress, fatigue and even full-blown caregiver burnout. If you are a primary family caregiver, as your loved one’s needs change it may become necessary to ask for support.
Managing the Stress of Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:19:40-04:00Allowing pent-up stress to reach the breaking point isn’t healthy for you or your loved one. In observance of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, here are some proven ways for you as a caregiver to relieve stress before it becomes an issue.
When Does a Family Caregiver Need Care of Their Own?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:16:10-04:00Although being an informal caregiver is a labor of love, managing those duties along with a household and job can be very physically and emotionally demanding. As a caregiver, here’s how to know when’s time for you to take a well-deserved break, along with some healthy ways to stay refreshed.
Combating Feelings of Resentment when Caring for an Elderly Loved One
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:20:17-04:00Although serving as an unpaid caregiver is a labor of love, negative feelings like anger and resentment are possible. Thankfully, overcoming feelings of anger and resentment is possible by taking these steps.
Adjusting Caregiving Expectations as a Loved One’s Health Declines
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:14:00-04:00One of the most difficult aspects of taking care of an aging loved one is knowing that no matter how hard you try their condition is going to get worse. Staying positive while caring for an elderly adult requires adjusting caregiving expectations as their health continues to decline. Using these tips should make the process go more smoothly.
Organizational Caregiving Tips for the New Year
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:20:54-04:00One of the keys to staying refreshed as a caregiver is organization. If your organizational skills could use a little fine-tuning, the perfect time to make changes is at the start of a new year. Here are five organizational tips that will help you improve your caregiving efficiency.
Recognizing Signs of Senior Neglect
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:10:16-04:00One of the most common types of elder abuse that geriatric care managers see is self-neglect. But senior neglect can also be committed by caregivers- including one’s own family members. Protecting your aging loved one starts with recognizing the telltale signs of senior neglect.