Wipe Out Caregiver Burn-out
Caregiver burn-out can sneak up on you. It may feel like you have everything precariously balanced like spinning plates on sticks but then your body starts to give you signs that it is wearing out. Perhaps your short-term memory is lapsing due to lack of sleep, or your back is constantly sore and you suffer […]
Are You in Danger of Caregiver Burn-out?
In a society constantly on the go, it isn’t a stretch to start thinking of stress as a normal part of everyday living. This is especially so if you are a full-time family caregiver. However, the effects of long term exposure to stress can wreak havoc on a person’s mind and body. It is important […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day With a Little Stress Relief
Mother’s Day is almost here and honoring these most important ladies in our lives should be top of mind. Mother’s Day to most might mean flowers and brunch, but have you thought about how to relieve stress for the mother(s) in your life? Too often mothers get run down and even sick because they have […]
What Exactly is Respite Care?
Respite care provides time off for family members who care for someone who is ill, injured or frail. This allows for relief from the daily responsibilities of caregiving and is essential for all caregivers, whether they work in a caregiving facility or at home with family members or close friends. Although there are different approaches […]
Eldercare Benefits Company Employees Need the Most
With the rising tide of the Boomer generation, increasingly more full-time employed adult children are finding themselves in the position of full-time family caregiver for their aging parents. Due to increased absenteeism, more unpaid leaves, and decreased productivity, companies are facing a growing need to address eldercare needs where they used to address childcare needs. […]
Statistics Show Growing Need for Companies to Offer Eldercare Assistance
It’s not secret that older adults prefer to age in place in the comfort of home. This means that the need for eldercare assistance is growing. National studies are reporting that: A little over one out of every four households (29%) is involved in providing care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member […]
Demystifying the Pain of Multiple Sclerosis
Many people associate the term multiple sclerosis with weakness and motor problems, but not necessarily with pain. And yet, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society reports that almost half of all people with MS suffer from chronic pain. Oftentimes, it is difficult for people with MS to describe the pain they experience. Sometimes it is like […]
It’s OK to Accept Help: How Home Care Smoothes the Transitions of MS
Due to the changeability and oftentimes unpredictability of multiple sclerosis symptoms, the type and degree of help needed varies from person to person and may even vary from time to time for the same individual. Because of this, a person with MS may be hesitant to accept assistance with daily activities. However, an experienced caregiver can […]
Repetitive Seasonal Activities for Family Members with Alzheimer’s
Repetition, while tedious for most of us, can be soothing to those with cognitive impairments and can often invoke feelings of accomplishment and pride. Around the holidays, find some repetitive seasonal activities that seniors with Alzheimer’s can enjoy. Here are a few activities for inspiration. String garlands. With some heavy thread and a darning needle, […]
Including Elderly Loved Ones in Holiday Activities
Family gatherings and traditions are what make the holidays such a joyous time of the year. For frail seniors, however, the hustle and bustle of the season can be exhausting and overwhelming, and they can often feel left out of the typical holiday festivities. In order to involve elderly loved ones in holiday activities, make […]