- Adult Day Services
- Aging in Place
- Caregiver Burnout
- Caregiver Support
- Communicating with Loved Ones
- Dealing with Grief & Guilt
- Geriatric Care Managers: How They Can Help
- Get Organized: Tools for Caregiving
- Handling Dementia Behaviors
- Hospitalization
- Respite
- Senior Driving Issues
What Is…Caregiver Burnout?
The pressures of caregiving can lead to caregiver burnout, a critical point when a caregiver is no longer able to effectively take care of his or her loved one. Although caregiver burnout applies to all caregivers, including professionals, the term is usually used in conjunction with family caregivers, who often juggle multiple responsibilities in addition to their caregiving duties. Early symptoms of caregiver burnout include mood fluctuations that resemble the symptoms of depression: feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, irritability and...Read the rest of this article »
What Is…a Caregiver?
Do you stop by your mom’s place and drop off food or make her a few meals for the week? Do you balance your father’s checkbook because he’s been having trouble doing it himself? If you answered “yes,” then you are a caregiver. Many people don’t think of themselves as “caregivers” unless they help their loved one with activities of daily living (ADLs). However, these people are caregivers. Caregivers are referred to as family caregivers when they are related to...Read the rest of this article »
What Is…Respite Care?
Respite care is the temporary relief provided to a caregiver when someone else assumes his or her role as caregiver. Respite can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks or even months. Respite care is particularly important for family caregivers, who often juggle multiple responsibilities in addition to their caregiving duties. The pressures of caregiving can lead to caregiver burnout, a critical point when a caregiver is no longer able to take care of his or her loved...Read the rest of this article »
Coping Strategies for Caregivers: 4 Ways to Make it Through
Hi everyone, My last post addressed coping strategies for caregivers, a topic I believe can never be exhausted. So this post will continue the theme. This month I’m presenting several important strategies with a philosophical bent. To make the most of these strategies, take the time to think about what’s really important to you. 1. Open Your Hearts It is important to be “tuned in to” our loved ones when we are with them. This includes telephone conversations. During...Read the rest of this article »
The Benefits of a Caregiver Support Group
You and your parent are in the unique position of doing something that has not been done before in the history of the world. Are you aware that your parent is among the first generation ever to live en masse into late life? In all previous generations, most people died before they reached later life. They died from disease, warfare, childbirth, famine, and other hardships. However, most people born into your parents’ generation have survived to become older adults....Read the rest of this article »
