Being caregivers we tend to forget our own needs until we are so overwhelmed that we cannot think of “how to” do this or that or the other thing. Here are some suggestions and websites to help you set up a support system.
Reasons and benefits for acquiring a geriatrics care manager and tips on how to do it.
The transition from home care to a health care facility can be difficult for caregivers and individuals alike. The following are helpful visiting tips when visiting your loved one who lives in a care facility.
Taking control doesn’t mean “doing it all” it simply means choosing what is important and letting go of what is not. Let us, as caregivers, look ahead to a one-step-at-a-time beginning in how we organize our lives and our attitudes.
Caregiver Burnout–One woman’s struggle to take care of herself and, what seemed to be, the rest of the world.
After a stroke, both the stroke survivor and family often are apprehensive about being on their own at home. There are many common concerns which will be described.
The world of patients who had a stroke is completely different from ours. Discussion of types of strokes and consequences of those strokes.
Scam artists often target older people, knowing they tend to be trusting and polite toward strangers. Here are some tip offs to rip offs.
To provide optimal care for the loved ones, a caregiver must not forget about his/herself. Care for your health and treat yourself to something you like to do once in a while to keep you motivated and balanced.
One is entitled to be as pain-free as possible. Techniques and suggestions on how to keep your pain at a reasonable level. Examples are medications, biofeedback, meditation, and acupuncture.
It is ok to grieve for as long as one desires – there is no normal way to grief. However, moving on with your life is important for your well-being.
