In marriage we consent to stick together for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness as well as in health – but what doesn’t come up in our vows to each other is how to handle the growing difficulties of senior care as our parents age.
Read MoreAuthor: Patricia LaCroix Nihill | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips, elder care
“It’s just been one of those days,” we sometimes bemoan, shrugging our shoulders hopelessly. After all, sometimes things happen that are completely out of our control, and some days they all seem to happen at the same time – making us wish we’d decided to simply stay in bed! But the truth is,
Read MoreAuthor: Kari Kelly | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips, Mental Health
Do you find yourself constantly wishing for just a few more hours in the day to help you accomplish everything that needs to be accomplished? In particular, if you are a member of the sandwich generation – those who provide care for both their children and their senior parents –
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips, Mental Health
We’re a do-it-yourself society; one that highly values independence, and applauds those who pull themselves up by their bootstraps and handle everything on their own. But the reality is, there are some things we simply can’t do alone; things that can cause harm to ourselves or others if we resist seeking assistance.
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips
There’s no emotional rollercoaster quite like the one ridden by family members providing care for an aging or chronically ill loved one. In our experience, there’s hardly an emotion that does NOT come into play at some point during caregiving – and sometimes, the majority of those emotions can happen all within the span of a day!
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But, if you’re one of the millions of Americans who is providing care for a senior loved one, the approaching holidays may seem more like the most stressful time of the year. Carving out time for yourself may have been relegated to the very bottom of your to-do list,
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips, holidays for seniors
As more Americans choose to remain in their own homes as they age, oftentimes the responsibility for care falls on a loved one’s shoulders. In fact, statistics show that services of the over 50 million people providing some level of care to family members represents 80 percent of all home care services delivered today.
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips, Mental Health
Millions of Americans are taking on the role of family caregiver for an elderly or disabled loved one, but few are prepared for the challenges that come with caregiving. It’s normal for caregivers to feel overwhelmed at first, but there are ways to empower yourself as a family caregiver and take control of your new role instead of letting it take control of your life.
Read MoreAuthor: Christine Patnaude | Posted in: Caregiver Stress | Tags: Caregiver Tips, Mental Health
