How do you react when your senior parent or spouse asks you what day it is for the thousandth time that morning? Do you sometimes feel like screaming? Or what about when your formerly sweet wife suddenly hits you in the face with her fist as you are trying to dry her off after a […]
Giving care to a seriously ill loved one places enormous strain on the caregiver. The emotional and physical demands of caregiving can lead to excessive stress, which places enormous pressure on your body and mind. This stress can show up in a wide variety of ways, most of which can be remedied by lowering stress […]
Make a budget. Becoming a full time caregiver for a relative can be a sacrifice of both time and money. Take some time to weigh the costs before deciding to become a caregiver. If you are planning to quit a current job to care for a family member full time, consider not only the loss of […]
Older adults with dementia (a disease that causes problems thinking and remembering) are frequently confused. Sometimes, this confusion becomes more problematic than usual, and the person with dementia can become agitated. This can be a frightening and stressful experience for both you and the elder! Today, we’ll go over some of the causes, and caregiver […]
We all want to be great caregivers, but with different clients and different situations, it can be difficult to determine which is the best action to take. Follow these tips, and you’ll be well on your way to being the best caregiver you can be.
