Caregiving is extremely demanding. Very few realize just how stressful it can be until they find themselves in the caregiver role. The stress and exhaustion can become too much, so taking care of yourself should always come first.
How do...
The role of the caregiver is a stressful one indeed. Whether it’s an ill parent, sibling, or grandparent, you have committed to the huge responsibility of caring for the physical and emotional needs of this special person. Now you...
Many of us are in a marriage or a long term relationship while also being a caregiver to a parent. When we were newlyweds this was far off in the future. We probably didn’t even give a thought to...
Most of us have heard of the sandwich generation. We have mentioned it in some of our previous posts as well. We also know that today's sandwich generation is feeling the pressure from both sides ongoing. They are people like you...
Dehydration can occur quite easily in seniors and is not always immediately noticeable. Preventing senior dehydration and treating it can be managed with some simple steps.
What are the signs of senior dehydration?
Dizziness and weakness
Low blood pressure and...
Being a family caregiver rеԛuirеѕ a high level оf соmраѕѕiоn аnd personal ѕасrifiсе, аnd it’s еаѕу tо nеglесt уоur own hеаlth and intеrеѕtѕ. But in оrdеr tо be a gооd саrеgivеr, уоu muѕt рrасtiсе self-care so you remain a...
Caregiving long distance may not be familiar to some but it poses unique challenges. Communication is one of the most important aspects when helping a loved one from a distance. You may be providing emotional support to a primary...
As we age we lose muscle. Along with the muscle loss goes loss of strength. Men seem to lose muscle faster than women. At the same time, we lose our strength faster than we lose our muscle. Smaller muscles...
Caregivers work long hours under a lot of stress which can lead to caregiver depression. They have their own personal workloads plus the job of looking after a loved one or a patient. They are responsible for the emotional...
More than 1.3 million seniors live in nursing homes and other care facilities across the United States. While many of them provide great service, you really have to pay well for quality care these days. It’s understandable to feel...
