As I have said in many blogs before, recognizing when you need a break is a hard thing to do. Caring burnout is an insidious condition. Something you just keep doing day in and day out, with little thought or consideration for yourself… until it all comes crashing down on you. That’s why there’s a […]
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How To Come To Terms With Professional Caring
When you decide to place one of your parents in a caring facility, it is highly probable that neither of you will be 100% happy with the care. After all, the personnel can only do their best, but they do not have the same knowledge of your parent as you do. Nor are they emotionally […]
Why You May Need The Help Of A Professional Caregiver
“I’m tired! I’m scratchy! I think I am going mad!” Have you ever said this to yourself while caring for someone? If you ever start to feel like this, it may be sign that you need to take some time out. You see, looking after someone can be all consuming. Very few people actually master […]
5 Actions That Can Turn Your Caregiving Into A Positive Experience
Being the sole caregiver for someone can be a hard and lonely job. Perhaps it feels like something you never signed up for, but still have to do. This can be accompanied by feelings of guilt… but I’m here to tell you, that sort of thinking is more normal than you think. Whether it’s a […]
Use It Or Lose It: Why It’s Essential For Aging People To Keep Moving
One of the biggest difficulties when being the principal caregiver for someone is to keep the person moving or as physically active as possible. Otherwise, their muscles might begin to dwindle and stiffen, making it harder every time to move around and even making them more prone to injury. However, as you may imagine, difficulties […]
How To Care For Your Aging Parents (Without Going Insane)
You love your parent to the end… They have been there for you forever and now it’s time for you to give back to them. Absolutely commendable. I admire and support you for your decision as so many people abdicate this responsibility very early on in the process. However, be prepared for it not to […]
5 Reasons You Need Training To Care For Your Loved One
If You’re Caring For Someone You’ve Known For A Long Time, Do You Actually Need Training? You are now (or soon will be) faced with the fact you have to be the major caregiver for your elderly parent. Or it may even be your spouse… But why do you need to have some training in […]
Making Your Wishes Known
How Can You Ensure That Your Wishes Are Carried Out If You Need Care? Nobody knows what is around the corner for them… And maybe you’ve never thought about writing your wishes down? But if you don’t tell people what you want, then they will give you what they THINK you want… Apart from the fact […]
What Is A Living Will Or Advanced Directive?
When you or a parent you’re caring for reaches a point in life where you know the end is fast approaching and you’re thinking about what you would like to have happen to you… How are you going to ensure this critical information is communicated accurately? You may have to enter a care facility that […]
Why Have A Power of Attorney?
What important discussions should you have with family? We often leave the “hard stuff’ out of our conversations with our loved ones. Like Do you want to be resuscitated? If so, in what situations? Do you want to receive any aggressive treatment if you suffer a medical condition that could be terminal? At what stage […]