Being a caregiver to a loved one can be very stressful, especially if your other family members are not supportive. There are times when the burden of caregiving can be very overwhelming. The Huffington Post created a list of 8 … Continue reading
Category Archives: Caregiving
How to Manage New Medications for Seniors and Elderly
When your seniors come home from the hospital, it is likely that they will return home with some new medications. It can be difficult to make sure that these medications are given to your loved one correctly. It is also … Continue reading
Signs of Caregiver Stress
April is Stress Awareness Month, and if you’re a caregiver for a senior parent or spouse, you know how demanding your role can be. The Alzheimer’s Association has a helpful list of symptoms you can look at to see when … Continue reading
Senior Caregivers Must Have a Plan In Case of An Emergency
Being a caregiver for a senior/elderly family member can be difficult. It can be even more difficult when you are caring for a loved one that lives far away from you. When caregiving for a loved one who does not … Continue reading
10 Tips for Building a Senior Caregiving Network
Being a senior caregiver for a loved one can be difficult to do alone. They are often in need of a support system that can help them get through the difficulties that may come with senior caregiving. Here is a … Continue reading
Life after Caregiving
Caring for an elderly family member can be tough at times. It means giving up a lot in order to put somebody else’s needs before your own. However, after a while you start to get into a groove and it … Continue reading
Using Social Media to Support Caregivers
Social media is not only being used to keep in touch with loved ones and friends, it is now becoming more and more popular as a resource and support for caregivers. A recent study found that many caregivers are using … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s: Who Struggles More, the Patient or the Caregiver
In an article written by Marie Marley, author of “Come Back Early Today: A Memoir of Love, Alzheimer’s and Joy”, she talks about the stresses that come with being a caregiver to a person with Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, Marley … Continue reading
Tips for Taking Care of Elderly Family Members
It can be difficult to care for aging family members. Being a caregiver many times means devoting large amounts of time, energy and resources making sure their loved ones are cared for properly. However it is not just the elderly … Continue reading
Heart-healthy tips in honor of Heart Month
February is Heart Month, and with heart disease being one of the leading causes of death for those over 50, we wanted to offer some simple tips for protecting your heart. Livestrong.com is a wonderful resource for seniors, featuring heart-healthy … Continue reading
