Being a caregiver is stressful in so many ways, to the point that caregivers eventually burnout from the work. It's hard on you physically, emotionally and mentally. Being a caregiver is even more difficult when the one you are...
At some point, many of us become a caregiver for a family member. It could be a child, a parent or a spouse. For those of us who are also employed, working out arrangements with our employer will be...
Caregivers for those with schizophrenia are reaching a breaking point in many countries. The average age of a caregiver for someone with schizophrenia is 61. Many of those caregivers are soon to be seniors, looking after their adult children...
The number of children with autism is growing and there is lots of information available on how to take care of young people with autism. Trying to find resources for taking care of a senior with autism is much...
We've long known that music can affect our moods, enhancing happiness or making us feel sad. But music is also a useful therapy tool for many diseases, including dementia. There are areas in our brain that respond to music...
As I slide into my office chair to settle in to write my morning’s cup of coffee rests on the corner of my desk within easy reach. My cup, at the moment, is full and reminds me of a...
We recently spent five hours with old friends. The “caregiver” was looking after a partner with Alzheimer’s 24/7. We had a wonderful time sharing 70 years of memories, mainly with the caregiver, but we were emotionally drained because we...
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...
Many of our loved ones are discharged from the hospital and put into the care of caregivers. Their main objective is to stay healthy and remain at home. Caregivers can help with this in order to prevent hospital re-admissions....
What is Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is an intentional act, knowing, or neglect that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult.
Types of Abuse
* Physical Abuse- inflicting physical pain or injury on a senior.
* Sexual Abuse- non-consensual...
