Caregiver Burnout
How to recognize signs of burnout and how to prepare for it as well as avoid it.
Thoughts and Prayers for Christmas and New Years
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
- Wellness
With the Christmas season comes reflection on inner peace and reconciliation with anger, resentment, and fear. This is my thoughts on these issues.
Dignity
- Aging
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Disability - Accessability - Mobility
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- Eldercare
- End-of-Life-Hospice - Palliative Care
Have you ever given much thought to dignity? Yours? Someone else’s? Respect for your loved one’s dignity? Here is one woman’s effort to maintain the dignity of her husband.
Coping With Difficult Parents
Caregiving often disrupts the harmony of a family, especially when the “patient” could be considered an emotionally “toxic” elder. Here are some suggestions on how to cope with a difficult loved one you are caring for.
Long Distance Caregiver
Being a long distance caregiver is a tough job but with a little creativity – it can be a good experience for all of you. Here are suggestions of how it can work for you including how to start Round Robin Letters for your family.
From Sixty To Ninety – Overnight
One woman’s experience of watching her parents go from “young elderly” to “frail elderly.” She makes a commitment to show them on a regular basis how much she loves them.
Let Me Know If I Can Help
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
- Respite Coalitions & Services
Do you know someone that is a caregiver? The next time you are tempted to say: “Let me know if there is anything I can do to help” – don’t just say it – do something. Some simple suggestions of how you can help are provided.
The Loneliness of a Vet
Because a vast majority of those being cared for are elderly, a large number represent Veterans of past World Wars. The author reflects on the needs of war Veterans and makes a request to relieve the loneliness of those we love.
The Values of the Internet for the Caregiver
As caregivers, you are extremely busy. The Internet is a life support system for so many caregivers. Ms. Mitchell urges caregivers to take a risk and explore all the internet has to offer. Read more on where links are located.
Making History
Have you run out of creative ideas of things to do, to entertain your housebound loved one? How about helping them record their story – their history – their heritage. Here are suggestions on how to get started.
Don’t Wait – Visit Now!
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Disability - Accessability - Mobility
- Diseases - Illnesses - Conditions
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
The loneliness of the homebound and the importance of visiting with them are explained. Ideas of what to do while visiting are given. Don’t wait — visit today! You will never regret it.
Caregiving for Parent or Elderly Person
As our parents age roles often reverse or take on new meanings. Here are issues to consider when caregiving for a parent or elderly person including ways to gain insight into the status of your loved one.