Tips for Coping with Emotional Overeating
Emotional overeating is a common way to confront stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, and other negative emotions. As a family caregiver, you are likely to experience these emotions on a frequent basis, as is your aging adult. Recognizing that you or your aging parent use emotional overeating as a way to deal with these emotions is […]
Are You Suffering from Caregiver Burnout?
When family members are responsible for the primary care of an aging relative, they are doing a wonderful thing and providing a great service. However, if they try to take on all of the duties themselves without getting help, they are more likely to suffer from a condition known as caregiver burnout. It’s very common […]
Is Venting Bad for You?
Some people think that venting is bad for you, especially if you’re a family caregiver. If you’re venting in an unhealthy manner, then that’s likely to feel harmful. Venting in a positive manner can help you in so many positive ways. You Need to Feel Understood. Being a caregiver is a complicated situation. In fact, […]
What Kinds of Assistance Can Help Prevent Falls?
Preventing falls is often a major goal for family caregivers and that might mean that you need to tackle the problem from a few different fronts. Try some of these suggestions to help your senior to feel more secure at home. The Right Footwear. Sturdy shoes with a non-skid sole can go a long way […]
