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How to Juggle Caregiving During the Holidays

2019-11-26T13:40:49-05:00

The holiday season is a busy time of year filled with food, family and fun. But when you’re also caring for an aging loved one, the added responsibility of caregiving during the holidays can push your stress level to the breaking point. With all the shopping, decorating and baking that you feel obligated to do, the onset of caregiver fatigue can quickly place the health and wellbeing of the two of you at risk.

How to Juggle Caregiving During the Holidays2019-11-26T13:40:49-05:00

How to Assist an Elderly Parent After a Hospital Stay

2019-11-15T08:24:29-05:00

For many families, preparing to assist an elderly parent once they’ve left the hospital is a confusing and stressful time, especially when their loved one needs therapy and follow-up medical care. To help ensure that your parent’s recovery goes more smoothly, take these preparation steps.

How to Assist an Elderly Parent After a Hospital Stay2019-11-15T08:24:29-05:00

Caring for a Senior After a Stroke

2019-08-18T15:16:54-04:00

Ranking right up there with losing their freedom and independence, one of the biggest fears that aging in place older Americans face is suffering a stroke. Thousands of seniors suffer strokes every year, making it the leading cause of permanent disabilities in the elderly population.

Caring for a Senior After a Stroke2019-08-18T15:16:54-04:00

How to Avoid Unhealthy Behaviors to Relieve Caregiver Stress

2019-09-06T22:02:16-04:00

Providing daily living assistance to an aging in place loved one is highly rewarding, but it’s also sometimes tiring and frustrating. Caregiver stress is common, or even a clinical condition known as “caregiver burnout”, which can lead to strained relationships with coworkers and close family members.

How to Avoid Unhealthy Behaviors to Relieve Caregiver Stress2019-09-06T22:02:16-04:00

When is it Time to Take a Caregiving Break?

2019-03-24T14:19:37-04:00

Millions of Americans every year serve as caregivers for aging in place loved ones. Although caregiving is highly rewarding, it also takes a lot of time and energy. If you’re currently serving as a caregiver for an elderly loved one, there are several warning signs you need to watch for that will let you know when it’s time to take a caregiving break.

When is it Time to Take a Caregiving Break?2019-03-24T14:19:37-04:00

Protect Yourself from Caregiver Injuries

2019-02-20T22:46:34-05:00

Although highly rewarding, serving as a family caregiver for an elderly loved one comes with many challenges, like stress, fatigue, and finding enough time in a day. Caring for an at-home senior can also be risky and dangerous, as thousands of family caregivers are injured every year while assisting loved ones.

Protect Yourself from Caregiver Injuries2019-02-20T22:46:34-05:00

How to Deal with Sundowners Syndrome

2019-02-07T13:48:15-05:00

For many, as evening approaches even more strange and unexpected behaviors present due to a condition called “sundowner’s syndrome”, or simply “sundowning”. If you suspect that a senior that you are caring for has sundowner’s syndrome, there are several proven ways to manage it.

How to Deal with Sundowners Syndrome2019-02-07T13:48:15-05:00

How to Stay Positive When Caring for a Senior With Dementia

2018-12-21T22:23:53-05:00

Caring for an aging at-home family member with dementia can be challenging and stressful, as they sometimes forget the simplest things, including who you are. In addition, it can be hard to communicate with them, their moods change at the drop of a hat, and feelings of paranoia and fear are common. So, how can you keep a positive attitude while caring for a loved one with dementia? Using the following advice should help it go more smoothly.

How to Stay Positive When Caring for a Senior With Dementia2018-12-21T22:23:53-05:00

How Can I Balance Caregiving and Work?

2018-09-24T16:55:34-04:00

Serving as a caregiver for an elderly loved one, like a parent, is time-consuming. When you have a job, like 60% of all family caregivers do, it’s hard to find enough hours in the day. At that point, separating caregiving and work becomes nearly impossible. What should you do, especially if their condition worsens? There are several proven ways to balance caregiving and work.

How Can I Balance Caregiving and Work?2018-09-24T16:55:34-04:00

Your Place or Mine? Caring for an Aging Parent

2018-09-24T14:01:13-04:00

Your elderly father has lived by himself at home ever since your mother passed away several years ago. Although he loves the freedom and independence aging in place affords him, lately you’ve noticed that living alone has become a challenge due to his deteriorating health. You’re contemplating asking him to move into your home so that you can monitor his activities and provide care when needed. But caring for an aging parent in your home presents its own unique set of challenges which you will need to carefully consider first.

Your Place or Mine? Caring for an Aging Parent2018-09-24T14:01:13-04:00
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