If you’re a physician or other healthcare professional, you probably worry about your patients when you’re not at work. It’s understandable, especially if any of your patients are vulnerable or lack the ability to care for themselves after receiving a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s disease or after undergoing an operation. With help from the skilled, Read More
Caregiver Stress: Make Sure You Don’t Forget About Yourself
The life of a caregiver can be stressful. It’s a full-time job, just like being a stay-at-home parent with children. Caregiver stress can come from the constant need to be available for help. Just as a kid will tug on your shirt all day asking for more milk and more mac and cheese, caring for Read More
6 Tips to Help Prevent Falls in the Home
If your loved one has experienced a fall in the past, it’s time to start taking fall prevention seriously. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three seniors falls every year. Many of those falls result in serious injuries, such as head trauma and broken bones. In addition to the physical Read More
Reduce Caregiver Stress: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Responsibilities
Taking on a caregiver role on top of your other responsibilities can create an environment of stress and conflict. When you become a caregiver, it’s critical to make it as simple as possible for yourself and your loved one so that you can reduce caregiver stress and manage your day-to-day workload efficiently. If you can Read More
3 Tips to Help You Manage Caregiver Anger
Caregiving can lead to intense emotions. One of the emotions that I’ve seen lead to the most problems is caregiver anger. That’s because it’s easy to feel like you have no options when you’re caring for an aging parent or loved one. You can feel trapped. It can feel like a thankless job. All of Read More