Caregiving
Caregiver Burnout: How to Keep Going When You Have Nothing Left to Give
Caregivers manage a lot—medications, doctor appointments, hospitalizations and physical therapy, feelings of grief, losses, and setting many aspects of your own life aside. And then there’s the emotional ups and downs of family life. Juggling all that comes with caregiving isn’t easy. At times, you drop a ball or two. What happens when you... »
Caregiving and Isolation: Do You Feel Like the Lone Ranger?
AARP Survey Reveals Loneliness is on the Rise A recent AARP Magazine survey reveals that more Americans feel lonely today than they even did a decade ago, and older Americans are particularly at risk. In fact, 44 million adults over the age of 45 suffer from chronic loneliness (link). Why the increase? One factor... »
Breaking in a New Home-Care Aide? 5 Tips to Ease the Transition
(Click photo to read Carol O'Dell's latest installment on Caregiving) - Who could possibly replace you as a caregiver? Try as you might, it really is difficult to find someone who will take care of the one you've cared for to allow you to step away, even for a short time. Carol's 5 steps... »
Your Caregiving Journey—Where Are You?
(Click photo to read full Caregiving post by Carol O'Dell) - No one can gaze into a crystal ball and foretell how long your spouse or elder parent can live at home. No one can say whether you can incorporate some home care coordinating and enjoy another few years in your loved one’s community—or... »
Faith and Caregiving: Why Your Religious Community Is Important During Your Caregiving Years
As caregivers we don’t always feel we can confide and open up to those we’re caring for. It can turn into a one-way street. Regardless of your religion, the social aspects of religious organizations can help you, the caregiver, in so many different ways. »
Caregiver, Are You Self-Medicating Yourself into a Vicious Circle?
Some self-medicating is necessary, but taken to the extreme it’s just plain dicey. Love yourself and those you care about enough to stop this vicious cycle. You’re toying with the most important commodity you have—your health. »
Are You a Senior Caregiver? When Caregiving Comes Late in Life
(click above to read full post) -- No easy answers here. The only thing that really helps is knowing and believing that by taking care of you—sleeping, medications, walks, friendships—you will actually be a better caregiver. And it’s true. »
Mom’s Not Eating: How Much Food Should an Elder Consume Each Day?
When you factor in medications (that may alter how food tastes as well as your appetite), depression, loneliness, loss of spouse or companion to share meals with, and lack of exercise, it’s easy to see why many elders nibble or even turn up their noses at meals. Here, we offer lots of great, simple... »
Are You a Working Caregiver? Is Your Care Buddy Home Alone?
You worry about them falling, not eating, forgetting to take their meds, or just being plain lonely. But you need to work. You need the income and the benefits. You need the mental stimulation and outlet. »
Caregiving and Family Meals: Are You Dealing with a Fussy Eater? How Medications Alter Our Taste
Caring for an elderly loved one who suddenly becomes a picky eater can be very difficult, inconvenient and expensive. What we don’t always realize is that there may be more going on than just being a fussy eater—it’s may be the medications they’re taking that has altered their taste or appetite. »
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