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How Caregivers Can Reduce Stress by Changing Their Thoughts

Practical Mindfulness Tips for a Happier, Healthier Caregiving Journey Caregiving is one of the most rewarding roles you can take on, but it’s also one of the most stressful. Balancing your loved one’s needs with your own responsibilities often leaves little time for reflection, yet managing your thoughts is one of the most effective ways […]

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5 Ways to Relieve Family Caregiver Stress

Practical Tips to Stay Healthy and Balanced While Caring for a Loved One Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be both rewarding and overwhelming. As seniors age, their physical health may decline, and the role of family caregivers often expands to include responsibilities that mimic skilled nursing care—without the benefit of formal […]

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Caregiver Stress: How Long Can You Hold the Glass?

Understanding the Weight of Caregiving and When to Ask for Help There’s a well-known story about a psychologist that carries an important lesson for caregivers. The psychologist holds a glass of water and asks her audience how much they think it weighs. Answers range from 6 to 12 ounces, but the psychologist explains that the […]

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Understanding Caregiver Stress and PTSD: When to Ask for Help

How Informal Caregivers Can Protect Their Health and Find Support If you’re driving an elderly parent to appointments, paying their bills, managing medications, cooking, cleaning, and more without formal compensation, you’re an informal caregiver. This role is both a labor of love and a significant source of stress. Many informal caregivers are adult children providing […]

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3 Misconceptions About Caregivers

Dispelling Myths and Celebrating the Vital Role of Caregivers Caregivers play an essential role in the lives of seniors and their families, yet they are often misunderstood. Over the years, I’ve encountered three common misconceptions about caregivers: They’re senior babysitters. They hate what they do. They’re not family. Let’s explore these misconceptions and reveal the […]

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Adult Family Homes WA: The Solution to Stress-Free Senior Care

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By: Marni McDuff Adult Family Homes WA: A Path to Balance and Care Being a caregiver for a loved one is one of the most selfless roles you can take on, but it can also be overwhelming. Many adult children find themselves consumed by the responsibilities, sacrificing personal time and mental health to ensure their […]

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Holding a Job When You’re the Primary Caregiver

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By: Derek Hobson Balancing Work and Responsibilities as a Primary Caregiver Becoming a primary caregiver for a loved one is a significant undertaking. Whether it’s caring for a parent with dementia or helping a senior navigate daily life, the challenges can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to hold down a job. While caregiving is […]

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Family Caregiver Support: Managing Anger and Frustration

Taking on the role of family caregiver is one of the most selfless acts of love, but it also comes with significant emotional challenges. As a primary caregiver, you are tasked with responsibilities that can lead to overwhelming stress, frustration, and even anger. Understanding these emotions and learning how to manage them is crucial for […]

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When You Become the Primary Caregiver

By: Heather Souve You’re the Primary Caregiver- Now What? Becoming the primary caregiver for a loved one is a profound and life-changing experience. Often, this role arises unexpectedly due to circumstances like a stroke, memory loss, or other health crises. While caregiving can be rewarding, it also comes with significant emotional, physical, and mental challenges. […]

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Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers

Why New Year’s Resolutions Are Challenging for Caregivers New Year’s resolutions often fail because they’re unrealistic, and family caregivers are especially prone to setting impossible goals. Caregiving is already one of the most selfless and demanding roles, leaving little room for additional challenges. Unrealistic resolutions can lead to frustration, burnout, and feelings of inadequacy—things caregivers […]

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At Concierge Care Advisors, our team of Certified Advisors is enhanced by the insights and expertise of our Physicians Advisory Board. This panel of medical professionals plays a crucial role in shaping our senior care and transition services, ensuring they meet the high standards of quality and care that our brand is known for. With their guidance, we deliver a more comprehensive range of services, benefiting both families and healthcare professionals.

Our Physicians Advisory Board members actively share their knowledge with our community. They regularly contribute to #TheSeniorSpotlight Podcast, where they discuss critical topics in senior care, and publish thought leadership articles on our blog and in industry publications. Learn more about our Physicians Advisory Board.

These resources are designed to help seniors and their families make informed decisions about care options, equipping them with knowledge and providing peace of mind regarding senior health and living options. 

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