by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique situation Short of neglect or abuse of the care receiver, nearly every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Managing your time as a caregiver more efficiently could leave you happier and less stressed. After more than 35 years of working while caring for my grandparents, sister, mom and dad (who is 92, has Alzheimer’s and currently lives with me), I have butted my...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
The New Year brings with it new opportunities for dementia caregivers to make necessary changes. A new year signals a new start, and what better time to reassess life and set some resolutions to help you and your loved one live well with dementia this year… 1. Ensure...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Remind yourself that it’s okay to ask for help from family, friends, and others. You don’t have to do everything yourself. Taking care of yourself—physically and mentally—is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. This could mean asking...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Neglecting your needs can have serious consequences: A report from the Family Caregiver Alliance found that 40%-70% of caregivers have symptoms of depression. Caregivers’ risk for experiencing depression is 30 times greater than that of non-caregivers,...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for an individual with Alzheimerʼs disease or a related dementia can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Frustration is a normal and valid emotional response to many of the difficulties of being a caregiver. Whether you become a caregiver gradually or...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
…Stories, and experiences from those who’ve been there can be enriching and useful to add to one’s set of skills. Learning about dementia can make caregiving easier. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a tough challenge. Plus, many of...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Taking care of a loved one with an illness or disability can stir up some complicated emotions. You may have great days when you feel a deep sense of fulfillment and connection; and hard days, filled with guilt, grief, or anger. Whether you become a caregiver...
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Life as a caregiver isn’t always easy, but a new year presents the opportunity for a new beginning. Consider these realistic resolutions for 2019. This Year, Care For Yourself Too The New Year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means setting new goals....
by Alex | Oct 3, 2024 | Caring for the Caregiver
Stress is contagious. Observing another person in a stressful situation can be enough to make our own bodies release the stress hormone cortisol. If a caregiver is anxious due to care decisions or work-related stress, they likely bring that anxiety home. We all live...
