When your senior needs you just as much as your career needs you that might feel as if you’re fighting a losing battle. But there are some ways that you can make sure all of your obligations are met without sacrificing both sides of the equation. Caregiving Can Truly Become a Second Full-time Job. Depending […]
Top 3 Tips for Avoiding Family Caregiver Burnout
So many people find it difficult to watch their mom or dad age, and have a hard time accepting their aging loved ones may need in-home care. Unfortunately, both seniors and their adult children can be in denial about the situation, ignoring the signs that show help is needed. Then, the family caregivers step in […]
Tips for Lower Stress Thanksgiving Air Travel
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and for many people around the country, that means traveling to see family and friends. If you are planning on flying to celebrate the holiday, it is important to plan ahead. This is particularly true for you as a family caregiver. Preparation and careful approaches can help you to make this […]
Five Ways to Get More Energy
One thing that most caregivers tend to want more of is energy to get things done. If that describes your situation, too, these tips might help you to feel better able to handle everything your day throws at you. Ditch the Energy Drinks, the Caffeine, and the Sugar. Lot of folks depend on sugar, caffeine, […]
Could Your Frame of Mind Impact Your Overall Health?
Your overall frame of mind can impact your health. Studies find that a positive outlook can improve your health. A negative outlook raises your risk for chronic stress. Chronic stress is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, and lowered immunities. Chronic stress also impacts brain chemicals that help you feel upbeat and happy. Hormone […]
What Plans Should You Make for Care During Your Parent’s Lung Cancer Experience?
Hearing that your aging parent is living with cancer is a life-changing moment. As soon as your senior hears this diagnosis, it is time to start making a variety of important decisions. While your parent will need to make very personal decisions such as the medical team they will use, and the types of treatments […]
How Family Caregivers Successfully Manage Stress
It can be difficult to watch your elderly mom or dad get to the point where they can no longer live independently. They may be struggling with physical limitations like a stroke or an emotional challenge like severe grief. Sometimes the effects of old age limit driving or their ability to manage their house or […]
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, […]
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