How to Manage Feelings of Caregiver Guilt
Family and friends laud you for being so unselfish. They lavish you with praise for all of the ways you care for your loved one and applaud the sacrifices you make each day as a caregiver. From the outside, it’s a rosy picture. But on the inside, you may be experiencing a real phenomenon called “Caregiver Guilt.”
How to Prioritize Self-Care For the Busy Caregiver
It’s challenging as a busy caregiver to make self-care a priority in your life. The hours fly by, and before you know it, another day is done. Though you’ve taken care of the needs of the person in your care, you probably haven’t done very much for your own well-being.
Home Safety and Practical Tips for Dementia Caregivers
As a caregiver for someone with dementia, you have many things to be thinking about. Planning and serving meals, selecting clothing, organizing and supervising appointments and trips outside of the home...these are just a few of the myriad of details you need to attend to.
Senior Fraud Prevention – Watch Out For These 10 Warning Signs
How can you know if there is fraudulent activity happening to the senior in your life? There are warning signs for you to look for that can stop the abuse from continuing, and allow you to potentially put the culprit behind bars.
Positive and Constructive Ways to Deal With Caregiver Stress
Bearing the responsibility of caring for a loved one can be extremely stressful. Not only does meeting the daily needs of the one you’re caring for create stress, but having your own needs met can be very challenging and cause additional stress for you. This can result in physical and emotional trauma for you and potentially diminished care for the person you’re caring for.