Celebrating and Honoring Family Caregivers
If you’ve ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for honoring family caregivers for the tireless work and dedication they invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It’s Not Always Easy…But […]
Three Common Challenges for Family Caregivers
Taking care of your aging parents is an extremely rewarding act of love. As you reflect on the care they provided for you when you were growing up, you now have the opportunity to reciprocate. It allows you to take your relationship with your parents to a whole new level. Having said that, providing care […]
Tips for Caring for Aging Parents as an Only Child
Being an only child has some perks. As a kid, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you had the benefit of receiving all the love and attention of your parents. You may now discover, however, that caring for aging parents as an only child means it’s your turn to provide all […]
Using Home Care to Find Balance With Caregiving and a Career
It is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your job, which offers you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a paycheck. On the other hand, you’re taking care of someone you love. Trying to give 100% to these two crucial roles can leave you mentally and physically spent, with little if any time […]
The Emotional Impact of Caring for Someone You Love
As someone who provides care to a loved one, you are the rock of your family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what the circumstances, you uphold the feeling of peace and warmth your family member requires, never wavering, always strong and supportive. Right? If this describes the image you’ve created for yourself, it’s […]
Senior Care Assistance Allows for Better Self-Care for Family Caregivers
What does an average day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many, it begins before dawn, helping a senior member of the family who has trouble sleeping throughout the night and is in need of assistance, or at least a person to talk to. After that, the day could be a flurry […]
What to Do When a Senior Family Member Passes
When a senior family member passes away, there are many administrative tasks that must be handled in a timely manner. These tasks can be challenging to manage while also dealing with grief. To make this time a bit less daunting, our home care specialists have compiled the following practical timeline so you will know specifically […]
Taking Care of a Senior with Cognitive Decline: How Aging Care Can Help
If you’re providing care for a senior loved one, you’re well aware of the scope of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor and extremely rewarding. Having said that, it can also be taxing, draining, and demanding. Add to that the other challenges inherent with cognitive decline, and it’s easy to grasp how […]
Top Ways to Fight Dementia Caregiver Stress
There’s no such thing as “a typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The individual may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They could get stuck in tearful repetitions of asking to go “home.” They might pace and wander. Sleep might be […]
What to Anticipate When Assuming the Role of Family Caregiver
It might have begun informally, with some support here and there. Picking up some things from the supermarket for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra dinner you made while fixing your own family’s meal. Or simply spending more time visiting to ensure things are ok. Over time, you may have discovered that more care […]