Caregivers sometimes feel like being burned out is all their fault. However, feeling guilty about providing care to your senior loved one doesn’t do anything to help you feel better. Usually, caregiver burnout has a specific cause you can identify to figure out how to de-stress and better manage your own life. Knowing about the…
Aging adults today have the advantage of being able to use technology combined with traditional strategies to extend the time they’re able to safely live independently in their own homes. With proper planning, your senior loved one could avoid many of the most common causes of hospitalization while still enjoying daily activities. Adding these strategies…
Self-care refers to any activity intended to boost mental, emotional, or physical welfare. Caregivers sometimes spend all day taking care of their senior loved ones, and self-care often falls by the wayside. Here are a few self-care strategies caregivers should try to adopt. Sleep More Sleep-deprived caregivers are more likely to be stressed, irritable, and…