Where to Find Support as a Family Caregiver
Seniors Prefer Homecare2022-02-07T13:09:21-05:00Being a family caregiver can be stressful and taxing, so let’s look at several sources that can help support you as a family caregiver.
What to Do When You Find Yourself Suddenly Caring for a Loved One
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:11:59-04:00Here are some important tips to remember when you find yourself suddenly placed in the position of caring for a loved one.
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.
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.
Are You Prepared to Care for an Aging Parent?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:22:38-04:00Serving as a family caregiver for an elderly parent can be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences that you’ll ever have. Using these planning tips should make the experience a more beneficial one for everyone involved.
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.
Tips for Caring for an Aging Spouse
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:09:22-04:00Caring for an aging spouse is a labor of love, but it can be mentally, physically and emotionally draining. Thankfully, as a spousal caregiver there are several proven ways to manage your own health while caring for your partner.
When Is It a Good Idea to Designate a Family Spokesperson?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-17T13:16:57-04:00Your elderly father lives alone and was recently hospitalized for a serious illness. Dad’s back at home again, but while he was in the hospital some “bad blood” between you and your siblings resurfaced. As a result, you’re now concerned that those old childhood rivalries will keep dad from getting the best care possible once his health starts to decline. What should you do?