Kathy MacaraegCaregiving Shortcuts to Make Life Easier
Caregivers lead busy lives. Many are part of the sandwich generation, meaning they are providing care for both their own children and an elderly relative and 60% of caregivers are employed full-time. Caregiving Shortcuts to Make Life Easier Keeping up with caregiving responsibilities and the tasks can be overwhelming. How does one person manage the cooking, cleaning, laundry and care for two households, while providing care well? The answer is, one person doesn’t. It takes a village. Caregiving Shortcuts to Make Life Easier 1. Meals Caregiving Shortcuts to Make Life Easier Preparing meals for two households can be a challenge. I find
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Kendall VanBlarcomDealing with Anger as a Caregiver
Caregiving is not an easy job. It’s mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. With that exhaustion comes a lot of feelings – feelings of anger and resentment in some cases. Dealing with Anger as a Caregiver Where the Anger and Resentment Comes From Anger and resentment can come from many causes. For some people, it’s because they feel their parents did not care for them well enough as children. They feel as though they are doing a better job as a caregiver to their parents than they did as parents. This loss they feel turns into anger and resentment because they feel
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Jeff Dailey5 Tips for Aging in Place
When Joanne Harrison’s spouse passed away, the 78-year-old had no interest in moving. She’s healthy, has many friends, and her two sons live nearby. Plus, she’s a confident driver and gets herself to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store. 5 Tips for Aging in Place Those are all important prerequisites for people who want to stay in their homes as they grow older, or “age in place.” According to an AARP survey, nearly 90% of those over age 65 want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. But Sullivan and others, who want to stay put as
Continue readingHelping The Elderly Avoid Prescription Drug Problems
According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are over 33 million people in the U.S. who care for an aging relative or friend. Caregivers need to be aware that drug errors can happen and may be serious, but often are preventable. Helping The Elderly Avoid Prescription Drug Problems The problem stems largely from the multiple drugs seniors are prescribed and the complex network of physicians and pharmacists caring for them. According to Medco Health Solutions, Inc., the average senior takes nine prescription medications a year. One in four seniors sees four or more different physicians and uses three or more
Continue readingBacklash of Caregiving
Being a senior caregiver is one of the most difficult things you will do in your life. Do not let anyone tell you that it is easy. On the best days, you’ll feel so good about what you’re doing for your loved one. However, on the bad days, you’ll feel miserable and you may experience the backlash of caregiving. Backlash of Caregiving Getting through the bad days is an accomplishment and you should see it as something that will strengthen you. You are a strong person already, and caregiving makes you stronger. In this post, I want to talk to you about something
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When people grow older, physical changes and lifestyle adjustments can sometimes lead to a decrease in energy. As such, those who provide elder care for an aging parent or relative may find that their parent struggles to muster up the energy for even basic everyday tasks. How to Boost Elderly Energy At Visiting Angels, our elder care professionals encourage healthy, active lifestyles among our clients as much as possible, and we know how important energy is to making that happen. To help you keep your loved one healthy and energized, we’ve compiled a list of ways you can make energy-boosting activities
Continue readingPublic Funded Senior Care Help
Public Funded Senior Care Help Americans are in a crisis when it comes to senior care costs. Senior living is expensive and it’s usually one of the most difficult decisions a family has to make. If you are unable to pay for assisted living, you may need to investigate government aid. Here are some tools to help families conduct their own senior care search using public funding. Public Funded Senior Care Help Eldercare.gov (www.eldercare.gov): This helpful website offers fact sheets, booklets and links to federal websites. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (www.hud.gov/): Here you can find information on affordable housing
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Kimberly JohnsonImproving Mood of Senior Loved Ones
Improving Mood of Senior Loved Ones One of the most popular concerns caregivers have is that their senior is “always in a bad mood.” As much as they try to make them feel better, they are stuck in this miserable state. This can make it difficult to be with the person, and even more upsetting when there’s no choice but be with the person for most of the day. Improving Mood Senior Loved Ones Causes of Bad Mood in Seniors Before tackling changing the mood of your senior loved one, it’s important to learn what the cause of it could be.
Continue readingSenior Respite Helps Caregivers
Senior Respite Helps Caregivers Caregiving is a very hard job. The Center for Disease Control has reported that caregivers end up suffering a lot because of all they do. 35% of caregivers believe it’s hard to find time for themselves 29% suffer emotional and physical stress 54% report that their health is worse 29% have a hard time finding a work life balance Since caregiving is so incredibly hard, many people decide to take advantage of respite. Senior Respite Helps Caregivers What Is Respite? Respite care is often offered by assisted living communities. They provide short-term stays for seniors whose caregivers need a break. They take care
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