Category: Senior Care

When the world isn’t in the clutches of a pandemic, parenting is a stress-inducing endeavor. Now? Everything’s in overdrive. We’re cooped up at home, dealing with a crashing economy and coronavirus anxiety while trying to raise and school children, accomplish work, and care for our friends and loved ones.  Read More Original Article Source Credits: Fatherly , https://www.fatherly.com/ Article Written …

As cases of the coronavirus spread across the U.S. and a growing number of countries, so does fear about the disease it causes, which is called COVID-19. The virus  — also referred to as a novel (new) coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2 — was first detected in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019, and recently led to an outbreak …

While caring for a loved one can be very rewarding, it also involves many stressors. And since caregiving is often a long-term challenge, the emotional impact can snowball over time. You may face years or even decades of caregiving responsibilities.  Read More Original Article Source Credits: Help Guide , https://www.helpguide.org/ Article Written By : Melinda Smith, M.A. …

“When you say yes to others, make sure you are not saying no to yourself.” ~Paulo Coelho. There it is again. Another person asks me for help. There’s a sharp pull inside of me to stop what I am doing and give. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Tiny Buddha , https://tinybuddha.com/ Article Written By : Tracy …

‘ve had so much support from friends and family through more than 35 years of family caregiving. But every now and then, people have said things that really frustrate and annoy me. So I reached out to other family caregivers and asked if they had phrases that they also wished people would never say to …

Seniors often won’t admit they need help, even if they’re struggling with everyday tasks. In-home care can be a sensitive subject that leads to arguments or an immediate shutdown when you bring it up. Read More Original Article Source Credits: DailyCaring , https://dailycaring.com/ Article Written By : NA Original Article Posted on : NA Link to …

I’m sure you are familiar with the slogan, ‘Just say no’ that Nancy Reagan suggested as part of an anti-drug campaign during the 1980s. I think those words are a good mantra for stressed-out family caregivers to adopt immediately! Read More Original Article Source Credits: Comfort Life , https://www.comfortlife.ca/ Article Written By : NA Original Article Posted …

In the United States, there are more than 16 million people caring for someone with dementia—and many millions more around the world. As there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia—and only limited medical treatments available for the symptoms—it is your caregiving that can make the biggest difference to your loved one’s quality of …