5 Technologies that Help Caregivers
Being a caregiver requires a lot of time, organization, and dedication. It’s a hard job. Some caregivers find themselves so stretched for time and energy that they might find themselves wishing for a way to make it all easier. The good news is that you might be carrying the answer right in your pocket because […]
How Can You Make Incontinence Care Easier on Your Senior?
Although people don’t always like to talk about incontinence, it’s a common problem, especially for older adults. Managing incontinence for your aging adult doesn’t have to be complicated or upsetting for either of you. Be Prepared. Keeping an incontinence kit ready to go no matter where you and your elderly family member are is one […]
How to Start Taking Breaks Before You Really Need Them
Part of the human condition involves people pushing themselves until they’re exhausted, especially in situations such as being a family caregiver. What happens is that you need breaks from the very beginning of your caregiving journey. Here’s how to make that happen. Acknowledge that You Are Going to Need This. You might feel at first […]
Five Ways to Get out of Isolation as a Caregiver
When you isolate yourself as a caregiver, you’re restricting the interactions that you have with other situations and other people. This can leave you feeling depressed, especially when you don’t realize what you’re doing. Here are 5 ways to get out of that isolation. Join a Support Group. One of the best ways to break […]
Four Ways to Protect Your Mom From Too Much Sun
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (ADA), skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. About 20 percent of all Americans will develop this form of cancer. While men over 50 have the highest risk of melanoma, the ADA says that women have seen the largest increase in skin cancer. […]
How Can You Manage Your Own Anxiety?
As a caregiver, anxiety is one of those emotions you might start to experience far more frequently than you ever have before. It helps to get a handle on managing it quickly. Start to Recognize What Anxiety Looks Like for You. Anxiety looks different for every person. The good news is that once you start […]
Why Might You Want to Consider a Caregiver Support Group?
Many caregivers are concerned that attending support group meetings is just a waste of time. Often they’ve never been to a meeting themselves or the meeting that they did go to wasn’t a good fit. Whether you’re new or you’ve had an off experience, you might want to reconsider going to a support group meeting […]
Should Your Senior Still Be Driving?
Driving can be a dangerous thing for your elderly family member to be doing. In fact, for some aging adults, it might be time to give up driving. Talk with Her Doctor about Health Issues. Depending on your senior’s health conditions, driving may or may not be more dangerous for her. If you’re seeing situations […]
Is There a Reason Your Senior Doesn’t Want Help?
Accepting help from other people can be very difficult for your elderly family member. It could be so difficult, in fact, that she demands more and more from you as her needs grow and change. Finding the right balance between meeting her needs and respecting her wishes might mean hiring elderly care providers. Here are […]
Do You Have an Asthma Care Plan for Your Aging Adult?
Dealing with asthma can be extremely stressful both for you and for your elderly family member. Understanding triggers, knowing what to do during an attack, and having an overall plan is vital. Learn as Much as You Can about Asthma. You might feel as if you have a handle on what asthma is and how […]
