5 Goals to Improve Caregiver Work-Life Balance
Seniors Prefer Homecare2022-01-17T10:23:53-05:00For many caregivers, a good work-life balance seems like an impossible goal. This article aims to change that.
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.
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.
Managing Caregiver Grief and Overwhelm
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:25:48-04:00Feelings like grief and overwhelm are common both before and after the loss of a loved one. While the care recipient is still alive those negative emotions may cause indecisiveness and caregiver fatigue. After they pass-away grief can persist for months or even longer. Thankfully, managing caregiver grief and overwhelm is possible by following these tips.
How to Harness Caregiver Anxiety and Turn It into Positive Action
Seniors Prefer Homecare2020-09-05T23:25:36-04:00Most people look at anxiety as something they’d like to prevent, but there are also ways to harness that negative energy and turn it into a positive. If you’re a family caregiver who’s currently dealing with anxiety, here’s how to use it to your advantage.
How to Focus on Self-Care as a Caregiver During National Wellness Month
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:00:47-04:00Caregiver fatigue and burnout are common, either of which can place both the caregiver and care recipient at risk. August is National Wellness Month, which makes it the perfect time for informal caregivers everywhere to pause and reflect on these self-care tips.
How to Unwind When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed as a Family Caregiver
Seniors Prefer Homecare2020-07-04T17:15:10-04:00Serving as a caregiver for an aging family member is highly rewarding, but it also takes a lot of energy, time and patience. Constantly juggling a hectic schedule with seemingly endless priorities can be very stressful at times. As a result, it’s not uncommon for family caregivers to get overwhelmed, placing them at risk for caregiver burnout.
Caregiver Anxiety: How to Keep Stress and Worry from Overwhelming You
Seniors Prefer Homecare2020-06-03T21:35:40-04:00In general, anxiety is caused by different triggers. Caregiver anxiety oftentimes results from feeling stressed out because you’re constantly worrying about your loved one, and maybe even second-guessing the care that you are providing them with. Let unaddressed, caregiver anxiety can lead to these physical and emotional problems...
Take Stock of Your Mental Health as a Caregiver During Mental Health Awareness Month
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:19:06-04:00May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s also the opportune time to focus on your mental health and wellbeing as a caregiver.
Tips for Long Distance Caregivers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:11:25-04:00The coronavirus, or “COVID-19”, pandemic has created additional challenges for long distance caregivers, like travel bans and shelter in place restrictions. If you’re currently serving as a long distance caregiver, here are some ways to ensure that your loved one gets the care they deserve.