It can be quite a struggle to find ways to pay for long-term home healthcare. With the “sandwich generation” squeeze, this is becoming even more difficult for Canadian adults supporting both their children and their parents. Here are some ideas.
How to Create a Daily Plan for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
Caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease is physically and emotionally taxing for the caregiver. Here are some tips on how to build a daily schedule that you are able to give the best possible home care to those you love so much.
Taking Care of Yourself When You’re a Caregiver
Being a caregiver is an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be overwhelming and difficult. It is a 24 hour, 7 days a week, 365 days a year commitment, and this can result in you needing just as much care as the person you are looking after. Here are some ways that you can take care of yourself.
10 Signs Your Parents Need Help at Home
How do you know if your parents need help at home? Here are 10 signs to watch out for.
How to Flourish While Taking Care of Aging Parents at Home
There are many things to consider when taking on the duty of caring for your aging parents at home. How can you make it a good experience for you and all your siblings? The following tips will ensure everyone in your family is happy and comfortable with caring for your loved ones during this period of life.
5 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Taking care of an elderly loved one is a noble cause. Being a caregiver is not an easy task, however. It can leave a person exhausted and stressed out in only a matter of weeks, and after that comes caregiver burnout. If a caregiver to an elderly loved one exhibits any of the following signs of burnout, it is time to get help.
Four Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Home Healthcare Service
Hiring a home healthcare service to care for your aging loved ones is a fantastic decision. Home healthcare services will provide loved ones with companionship and care, all while easing stress on the family, especially for the primary family caregiver, often a daughter, son, or a close relative. Here are four questions to ask before choosing a home healthcare service.
Alzheimer’s Caregiving As A Team
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it can put a great deal of stress on a family that might otherwise get along very well. The emotional impact of seeing a person you care for suffering the effects of such a devastating illness, coupled with confusion over how and who should provide care, can create shockwaves through the lives of all involved. How do you work well together?
Dealing with Caregiver Stress: Tips for taking care of you
Caregiving is providing help to another person in need. This can be an ailing spouse, an aging parent or a disabled child. More and more people who are not health care professionals are taking on the role of caregiver. If you are a caregiver, you know that being there for your loved one who needs you is rewarding. But caregiving … Read More
Dementia and Memories
We look back at our lives as a series of memories of people and events. Our memories remind us of what we’ve done, where we’ve been and who we are. Dementia takes away these memories. If you are caring for a person with dementia, you can help them revisit their memories by creating a “place” for them to find them. … Read More