Feeling Stressed? De-stressing in a Stressed-out Nation Stress is a part of everyday life, but it has become overwhelming for many Americans. If you seem more stressed out today than you have in the past, it may be because you are. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual Stress in America survey reports that Americans are experiencing high levels …
Is it time to start a conversation about caring for your aging parents? You’ve noticed that your parents aren’t quite as physically capable as they once were. They’re requiring a little extra assistance around the house, during appointments, and perhaps in keeping their health a top priority. You might be thinking that, because they’ve taken …
What does a typical day look like for a family caregiver? If you’re reading this, you probably already know or want to know because you’ve noticed some changes in your loved one that could lead to you becoming a full or part-time family caregiver. It’s no secret that the number of unpaid family caregivers has …
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Do you know what’s most important to seniors and why? Are we, as caregivers, focusing on what’s most important to our seniors? When speaking with people aged 65 and up, the messages about what is fundamental to them came through loud and clear. In retirement, the noise of decades of hard labor fades away, giving …
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Finding the Best Care Option Requires Getting the Details While your loved one’s care needs may evolve, there are some questions that should remain unchanged. Seniors have a right to know that the care option they choose is the one that will best meet their needs. After all, the purpose of a client’s care option is …
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It is a continuous process to assess the needs and abilities of your loved one, including care options. There is a range of options from independent living to the supportive environment of assisted living to the round-the-clock care skilled nursing facilities provide. This article and related webinar cover a wide range of care options to help you …
A caregiver is defined as an individual that assists others who need a little more care. They might be family, respite, home, or primary caregivers. Undeniably, being responsible for the care of someone who counts on you is no small matter. Whether you’re providing support to a resident in an assisted living community or caring for …
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