The 3 Most Critical Mistakes Family Caregivers Make and How to Avoid Them
Struggling with daily caregiving stress? Here are the top 3 mistakes family caregivers make that lie at the heart of the problem. Caregiving for a loved one, be it your kids, a friend, or an elderly parent, it can be quite an ordeal. Even if you know what you are doing. As […]
How To Outsmart Caregiver Burnout For Good
Susan’s day started the same way it always does. She got up earlier than usual to get a jump on the day. Got her Mom ready for the Adult Daycare Center. The bus arrives at 8:00 am sharp.
How To Make Sure Your House is Suitable for Caregiving
The first things to consider when caring for a loved one at home is the environment. We’ve lived most of our lives in good health and extreme convenience. But during convalescence, certain modification have to be made, or we may end up like the proverbial one legged man in an ass kicking contest… with no […]
Necessary vs. Unnecessary Caregiving Frustrations and How To Deal With Both
This week I got a call from a friend of mine. His Mom is in her eighties, with early onset Alzheimer’s and a slew of other clinical conditions.
How To Do Proper Due Diligence on Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home Care Agencies, and Elder Care Services in General
The best way to manage expectations is through data and proper feedback.
What To Do When Caring for a Person Who Has Dementia, Viciously Affects You
If you’re caregiving for someone close to you that suffers from dementia and you currently feel sad, alone, despaired, or even angry, guilty, and hopeless…
Don’t Leave Your Doctor’s Office Without Asking These 5 Critical Questions
You don’t have to ask them, but do so at your own risk!
6 Wickedly Effective Ways of Knowing if Your Caregiver is Doing a Good Job
Imagine you’ve spent all this time in the process of hiring and training a caregiver, only to find out weeks later that she’s not going to work out. Here’s are 6 ways to avoid hiring caregiver-duds.
The 21 Most Common Stress-Related Questions Caregivers are Desperately Asking
You may be surprised what some caregivers consider to be challenging or difficult as they care for a loved one on a daily basis! Want to see if your day is anything like theirs?
6 Dumb Mistakes Smart Caregivers Make When Caring For a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Disease
Family caregiving is really all about energy efficiency and execution. Because of this, eliminating mistakes becomes a priority if you want to have a pleasant, stress-free experience for both you and your loved one. Avoid the following mistakes at all costs…
