Noise Pollution: A Health Hazard in Elder Care
Be aware of noise pollution when caring for the elderly. In my last post, I wrote about music as a beneficial form of therapy for the elderly who suffer from memory disorders, which begs the question: what about the sounds of everyday life? The Environmental Protection Agency explains the consequences of unwanted and disturbing sound, which […]
6 Positive Thoughts on Caregiving to Welcome the New Year
Caregiving seems overwhelming when you’re caught up in the daily routine. As we head into 2016, here are some thoughts on how to experience caregiving with a positive attitude. In 2015, I transitioned from a full-time caregiver back to a somewhat “normal” life with my dad now in a nursing home. Although caregiving was challenging, to say […]
8 Essential Holiday Gift Giving Ideas for Caregivers
The holidays celebrate family, build memories and bring people together. But they can also be an emotionally charged time for caregivers who are observing the decline of their beloved parents. When I was caregiving for my parents full-time in the last year of my mother’s life, the holidays didn’t mean much to me as I was […]
10 Caregiver Support Groups You Need To Know About
Here’s a list of caregiver support groups that will help you find a meeting place, in-person, or online, that’s right for you. In a previous post, I wrote about the importance of making time to attend caregiver support groups, which is critical for anyone who cares for a loved one who is seriously ill. Even if […]
5 Meaningful Ways To Say Thank You To a Caregiver This Thanksgiving
“Compassion automatically invites you to relate with people because you no longer regard people as a drain on your energy.” — Chogyam Trungpa Can you think of anyone more deserving of your love and gratitude than a family caregiver? This question started hunting me last week …and with the exception of my parents for being who […]
National Family Caregiver Month November 2015
Congratulations for being who you are! –National Family Caregiver Month acknowledges the hard work of over 40 million caregivers in the U.S. who devote part of their lives to care for loved ones. The month of November is a time for caregivers and support organizations to connect and create awareness for the over 40 million […]
Support Groups Help Deal with Caregiver Burnout
Support groups are invaluable for caregivers who feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. Make them a priority in routine caregiver self-care. ATTENTION! Free Report Reveals Secret Formula For Getting Elder Care at Home …without going broke in the process! The number one rule of caregiving is take care of yourself first. This rule is easy to overlook when we’re […]
The Supply and Demand of Caring and How The Best Caregivers Get Better
“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” ― George Bernard Shaw ATTENTION! Free Report Reveals Secret Formula For Getting Elder Care at Home …without going broke in the process! Caregivers get pulled, stretched, pushed, shoved, knocked and grilled by so many elements of their daily grind. It never ceases […]
10 Must Ask Questions Before Hiring a Home Health Aide
Are you in need of a home health aide for your elderly parents or a loved one, and you don’t know how to go about it? How do you make sure this person or company are legit and not someone with a questionable background? How do you supervise or even rate the care you are […]
Alzheimer’s Battles Will Be Fought With Brains, But Winning The War Will Be All Heart
The cost of Alzheimer’s care has been rising rapidly for the past 15 years… and it shows no sign of stopping. Not only that, the percentage of seniors with Alzheimer’s is on a steep steady climb. It is now considered an epidemic, between 2010 and 2050, the number of people with Alzheimer’s is expected to jump […]
