If you’re a caregiver, you probably agreed to take care of your loved one with the best of intentions. Maybe you felt naturally inclined to be a caregiver. Maybe you felt like you should take care of them because they took care of you. No matter why you chose to do it, there may come … Continued
If you’ve found yourself taking on the role of a caregiving, you’ve probably felt it’s equal parts rewarding and challenging. If you haven’t been a caregiver, you’ve probably heard enough stories that you know this to be true. This can be said about caregiving at any point in life. Especially for older adults, which is … Continued
In life, we go through phases of being cared for or caring for others. Being a caregiver is broad. It could be short term or long term. It could be infrequent, such as a couple times a week or a few minutes a day, or more frequent all the way up to 24/7. No matter … Continued
Senior independence is important for older adults. There are practical steps seniors can take to support their own independence. There are also things caregivers and family members can do to encourage their loved ones’ independence. Tips to Encourage Independence for Older Adults February is National Senior Independence Month. That makes this the perfect opportunity to … Continued
Balancing Caregiving and Personal Well-Being Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Caregiving is not easy — it can be challenging for the caregiver and for the person receiving care. It requires sacrifices and adjustments for everyone. Often, family caregivers juggle work and family life … Continued
Taking Care of Yourself and Preventing Burnout Taking on the caregiver role for a loved one is not easy. Over 54 million people provide care for an aging loved one. That’s why it’s critical for caregivers to ask for help and take a break when needed. Respite care for caregivers is a great option that … Continued
Understanding Caregiver Burnout What would happen to a car that, day in and day out, simply never stopped running? We all know that it would break down. This is what can happen to caregivers when they don’t stop and take care of themselves. More than 40 million adults in North America are taking care of … Continued