Honoring the Dedication of Family Caregivers
If you’ve ever felt unrecognized and underappreciated in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, an occasion to celebrate the dedication of family caregivers and the tireless work you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It’s Not Always […]
Understanding the Leading Issues Family Caregivers Encounter
Taking care of your aging parents is a tremendously rewarding act of love. As you think about the care they provided to you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to do the same for them. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having […]
Caregiving Advice for Only Children and Their Aging Parents
Being an only child has some perks. Growing up, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the benefit of getting all the love and attention of your parents. As an adult without siblings, however, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all of the care […]
How to Juggle Caregiving With a Career With the Help of Home Care
It’s a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your job, which offers you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a paycheck. On the other hand, you are providing care for someone you love. Attempting to give 100% to both of these important roles can make you physically and mentally exhausted, with little if any […]
Understanding the Emotional Effects of Caring for a Parent
As a family care provider, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: in control, calm, and composed. Regardless of the circumstances, you maintain the sense of peace and warmth your family member requires, always strong, supportive, and never wavering. Right? If this is the image you’ve created for yourself, […]
Aging Care Services Help Family Care Providers Recharge
What does a normal day look like for family care providers? For many individuals, it starts before dawn, assisting a senior family member who has issues sleeping through the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to speak to. After that, the day may be a flurry of activity: helping with […]
Steps to Take After a Loved One Passes
When an elderly parent dies, there are a number of personal and legal matters that must be handled. Knowing what steps to take after a loved one passes can be challenging, especially while also dealing with grief. To help this time feel a bit less daunting, our senior care professionals have put together the following […]
Caring for a Loved One with Cognitive Loss: How Home Care Can Help
If you are caring for an older family member, you’re likely aware of the spectrum of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor and extremely rewarding. Conversely, it can also be challenging, draining, and demanding. Add to that the additional challenges regarding cognitive loss, and it is easy to understand how family caregivers […]
How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia
There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” Some might pace and wander. Sleep may […]
How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia
There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” Some might pace and wander. Sleep may […]