Do You Have a Caregiving Respite Plan?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-07-18T22:34:06-04:00Feeling stressed or tired? Need a caregiving break? Designing a caregiving respite plan is probably easier than you think. Here's how.
When You Can No Longer Be the Primary Caregiver
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:06:38-04:00When you can no longer be the primary caregiver, finding a reliable replacement (or two) is essential for maintaining your loved one’s quality of life. Using these transition tips will help ensure that your senior continues to receive the nurturing they deserve.
Rally the Troops- Asking for Support as the Primary Family Caregiver
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:02:05-04:00Although serving as a family caregiver is highly rewarding, many ultimately experience stress, fatigue and even full-blown caregiver burnout. If you are a primary family caregiver, as your loved one’s needs change it may become necessary to ask for support.
Are You Prepared to Care for an Aging Parent?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:22:38-04:00Serving as a family caregiver for an elderly parent can be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences that you’ll ever have. Using these planning tips should make the experience a more beneficial one for everyone involved.
Managing the Stress of Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:19:40-04:00Allowing pent-up stress to reach the breaking point isn’t healthy for you or your loved one. In observance of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, here are some proven ways for you as a caregiver to relieve stress before it becomes an issue.
When Does a Family Caregiver Need Care of Their Own?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:16:10-04:00Although being an informal caregiver is a labor of love, managing those duties along with a household and job can be very physically and emotionally demanding. As a caregiver, here’s how to know when’s time for you to take a well-deserved break, along with some healthy ways to stay refreshed.
Safeguarding Your Marriage while Caring for Aging Parents
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:23:50-04:00When you or your spouse are caring for an aging parent the added stress can put a real strain on your relationship. Here are some reliable ways to safeguard your marriage while caregiving.
Family Caregivers and Alcohol: Are You at Risk?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:24:31-04:00Once a family caregiver starts relying on alcohol more and more it can interfere with their ability to provide the care that’s needed. If allowed to progress, alcohol abuse will eventually place the health and wellbeing of both parties at risk. Here are some signs that there's an issue, as well as ways to get better.
Managing Caregiver Grief and Overwhelm
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:25:48-04:00Feelings like grief and overwhelm are common both before and after the loss of a loved one. While the care recipient is still alive those negative emotions may cause indecisiveness and caregiver fatigue. After they pass-away grief can persist for months or even longer. Thankfully, managing caregiver grief and overwhelm is possible by following these tips.
Combating Feelings of Resentment when Caring for an Elderly Loved One
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:20:17-04:00Although serving as an unpaid caregiver is a labor of love, negative feelings like anger and resentment are possible. Thankfully, overcoming feelings of anger and resentment is possible by taking these steps.