As our elders get older, their bodies will naturally start to weaken. And while we’ve talked at length about seniors that can bike 85-100 miles a day (for fun), the truth is their bones weaken and they become more susceptible broken bones and fractures. Because of this, the adult children of the elders often become […]
The Worries of a Family Caregiver
There’s a story about a psychologist you may remember. In the story, the psychologist is holding a glass of water among her peers. It isn’t long before people start wisecracking about whether it’s half-full or half-empty. The psychologist holding the glass of water asks her fellow colleagues how much water they believe is in the […]
What is Caregiver Stress?
If an elderly person is living in your home and you’re paying their bills, driving them to doctor’s appointments, helping them clean, and moderating their medications – and you’re not being paid to do so – then you’re an informal caregiver. Most seniors being taken care of are related to the caregiver (the adult children) […]
3 Misconceptions About Caregivers
Over the years, I’ve found there are 3 misconceptions about caregivers that many people make: They’re senior babysitters They hate what they do They’re not family So here’s a bit more insight into who they are as people to dispel those impressions. 1. Caregivers Are Senior Babysitters Remember when you were a kid and your […]
Adult Care Homes Give Your Life Back
By: Marni McDuff As many adult children are frightfully aware, being the caregiver is not easy. It is all-consuming because even when you’re not at home, taking care of your senior, you’re still thinking about them, worried if they’re okay and how they’re holding up at home. We know it can be stressful and that’s […]
Holding a Job When You’re the Caregiver
By: Derek Hobson It’s a reality we’re all going to have to face at one time or another: our elders need care. Of course, there are numerous options available: you can sign your senior up at an Adult Day Care, you can hire an in-home caregiver, you can move your elder into a senior living […]
How to Manage the Family Caregiver’s Anger and Frustration
Unsurprisingly, caregivers suffer a great deal of stress and it’s a topic we’ve blogged about ad nauseum. One of their greatest strengths of caregivers also happens to be one of their greatest weaknesses; they are so self-sacrificing that they forget to take care of themselves. And while caregivers are painfully aware of this, non-caregivers are […]
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By: Heather Souve Although we can try just about everything to stay healthy, from exercise to diet and even positive thinking, sometimes the worst can happen and everything we knew is stripped away from us. When that happens to you or your family member, the last thing anyone wants to do is move into a […]
The Tragic Truth of Generational Caregiving
There’s a short, moral story you may have heard of by Usha Bansal called The Wooden Bowl. The story features an elder who comes to live with his son, spouse, and grandson. The son is agitated by his father’s presence and only grows more irritable the more care and attention his father needs. The breaking […]
