The days are long. Often there is no message of “thanks” or “I appreciate you”. In fact at times it can be down right difficult to make it through the day.
The life of a caregiver can be all consuming. In fact family caregivers suffer from major depression much more frequently than the rest [...]
Whether you are taking care of a parent or loved one, or have an in home care giver come into your loved one’s home, there are certain things you should have readily available at all times as the caregiver.
Use this checklist to create an information sheet and have it readily available. Tuck one into [...]
As a part of the upcoming Long Term Care Awareness Month, MetLife Mature Market Institute is making available six tip sheets offering advice for older Americans and those caring for them. They include:
1. Choosing An Assisted Living Facility
2. If Care is Needed at Home
3. Caregiving from a Distance
4. Advocating for a Family Member
5. Choosing an [...]
According to the National Family Caregivers Association, family caregivers suffer from major depression much more frequently than the rest of the population. Not only is this putting the caregiver at risk, but also the person they are caregiving for.
In many cases it’s hard to determine if you yourself are depressed. But thanks to many online [...]
I’m out doing research today, and I’ve come across many great resources and articles that may help you as well.
1. Becoming Long Term Care Aware. Many people don’t think about long term care until they need it, which in many cases is simply too late. Take a look at this article that can help you [...]
The hardest thing about getting help is admitting you need it.
If your loved one is doing more than she should, and you constantly worry about her, maybe it’s time to get some help.
Caregivers are there as much for you as for your parent or loved one. It’s hard to put your mind at ease while [...]
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 percent of caregivers die before the person they are caring for.
Caregiving is a stressful job. As stress builds, it manifests into a variety of health concerns. People that face long term stress are more likely to suffer a stroke, are at a greater risk for heart attack, are more [...]
Caregiving is a hard job with little recognition and lots of stress. How are you handling it?
AARP has an interactive Caregiver Stress Quiz that will allow you to answer a few questions, and it will make recommendations based on your answers. It’s a great way of finding out if you’re going through normal amounts of [...]
It’s summer time – time to spend a week with your family. Head to the mountains for a much needed break. Or maybe head to the beach for a week of play in the sand with the kids.
Does that sound impossible?
For many caregivers of aging parents, the idea of a true vacation seems like an [...]
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