Finding ways to include a senior relative with dementia in holiday celebrations isn’t easy. What follows are some creative ideas so that your holiday season will be more enjoyable for all.
When you’re an informal caregiver, looking after an aging in place loved one during the holiday season can elevate your stress to a whole new level. Here are some stress-relief tips so that this holiday season is all that you’d hoped for.
Caring 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.
One 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.
For reasons like pride and stubbornness, many older adults are not receptive to the idea of a “stranger” assisting them around the home. The average senior is used to managing their own household and affairs, and privacy is also important to them. Convincing a senior parent who’s resistant to home care is never easy. Here are some creative ways to overcome their objections.
Forming an efficient caregiver team can be challenging if you’ve never done it before. Here’s how to build a care “dream team” so that your senior will continue enjoying a higher quality of life.
For reasons like pride and privacy many seniors are hesitant to accept help from an “outsider” like a professional caregiver. As their loved one, finding the right time and place to discuss the topic of home care can be challenging. Here are some tips to help the process go more smoothly.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s also the opportune time to focus on your mental health and wellbeing as a caregiver.
Caring for an aging in place elderly loved one is even more challenging when you live over an hour away. Long distance caregiving services you may have to provide could run the gamut from helping your loved one manage their finances, to coordinating their doctor appointments and medical insurance.
Many informal caregivers battle stress, anxiety and fatigue that eventually place their health and wellbeing at risk. If you currently find yourself in this challenging position, it’s important to set goals that protect your wellbeing so you can continue providing the level of care that your loved one deserves. Here are 4 goals that should be at the top of every caregiver’s list.
