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Getting the Grandkids Involved
Getting the Grandkids Involved There’s probably nothing more enjoyable and fulfilling for most Grandparents than being involved with their Grandkids. Whether it’s sharing in the first steps when the Grandkids are babies or attending sporting events and...
Caregiver Stress Causes
Stress from caregiving is usually caused by the caregiver being so consumed with care given to the person that they fail to take care of themselves. Caregiver stress is a constant state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion. It happens when the...
Self-Care for Caregivers
Being responsible for a senior loved one can be an incredibly difficult and stressful experience. Not only can it be emotionally and physically exhausting, but it can also be time-consuming and impact your ability to take care of the other...
When Your Senior Parent Is Driving You Crazy
When you’re taking care of a senior parent it can be emotionally challenging as well as difficult. With the role of the caregiver being reversed, where you are no longer the child but taking care of the parent, complications can arise. The situation has...
Having a Staycation as a Caregiver
If you’re a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you may not have taken a vacation for a long time. It's difficult to plan a day trip let alone a vacation for a longer time. But, because you are a caregiver, it's important to have downtime...
The Benefits of Being a Family Caregiver
You often hear about the negative side of being a family caregiver but not usually the positive side. Believe it or not, there are positive benefits to caregiving to both the caregiver and the person they are caregiving for. For a caregiver, it’s the...
Recuperating from the Holidays as a Caregiver
When you're the caregiver for a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer's, the holidays can be stressful. Whether it's from a disruption in your loved one's schedule to unexpected guest dropping by, you can become worn out. So, taking a break after the...
Improving Your Relationship with Your Aging Parent
Caregiving for a parent is an involved job that can take its toll on you. This is especially true if you don’t have a harmonious relationship with your parent to begin with. There could be factors which make interaction with your parent on a deeper level...
Reasons You Should Join a Caregiver Support Group
When you’re a caregiver for a family member, you soon find out that there are demands on you that you never thought about. Trying to prioritize your home life, your health and trying to take care of your loved one, is almost impossible. You feel...
What is a Personalized In-Home Care Plan
When your loved one needs in-home care, a custom care plan will be put into place. This starts from the moment the office is called to set up an assessment until we arrive at the home to put the plan in motion. Services tailored to specific needs Home...