Archive for August 2017

More at… https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-foundation-america-offers-tips-traveling-people-dementia/

NEW YORK (July 18, 2017) — Traveling is a way to relax and recharge, but it can be stressful when things don’t go as planned.  That’s especially true for families who are traveling with a loved one living with dementia.  With the summer travel season in full swing, the Alzheimer’s Found… Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/caregiver-burnout-what-it-means-and-how-to-cope/ Know the signs that you need a break — for your health and your loved one’s By Gina Roberts-Grey (This article appeared previously on Caring.com.) Caregiving can bring many positives into your life — but it can also take a toll, both physically and emotionally. Without finding a balance … Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/4-tips-for-overcoming-lifes-most-traumatic-experiences/

Wouldn’t it be great if our most difficult days came with Hollywood-happy endings? In the movies, when faced with the worst possible situations, our heroes rise to the occasion and find strength they never knew they had. But those who experience real-life traumas are just as likely to end up qu… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-caregivers-voice-upgrades/ During the 19 years that The Caregiver’s Voice has been online, we’ve been performing upgrades to the website. Like a river, we must keep flowing to maintain lively ideas and information. While many of our upgrades deal with site functionality, others include front-facing design and cate… Read More

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For every 100 million Americans who live with chronic pain, there are that many caretakers. The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP conducted a national survey looking at family caregiving in the United States. The average caregiver renders 21 hours a week of unpaid care, has been caregiv… Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/5-myths-about-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/ By Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.July 6, 2016 When people learn that I am a psychiatrist who has spent the last 20 years studying obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at Columbia University Medical Center, I get various reactions. They include jokes (“Hey, we could really use you in my family”) an… Read More

More at… http://www.caregiverstress.com/geriatric-professional-resources/development-training/healthy-nutrition-mealtime-seniors/

The more families know about the aging factors that can affect eating habits, the easier it will be to ensure their senior loved one maintains a healthy diet.

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More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/whats-your-best-caregiving-trick/

Caregivers are an incredibly innovative bunch. We come up with all sorts of unique solutions to problems. A few members of our community shared their favorite tips and tricks to make caregiving easier. Have one to add? Put it in the comments below. Give them choices Whenever possible, let your lo… Read More

More at… http://www.caregiverstress.com/2017/08/silver-lining-real/

I’m like everybody else. I go about my business day after day, and eventually I begin to take things for granted. It’s not a conscious lapse, but it happens. Sometimes it takes some effort to remember to appreciate the little things in life. Sometimes, it requires a disaster. That’s how it … Read More

More at… http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/qa-tool/info-2016/caregiver-resources-benefits-insurance.html AARP Benefits QuickLINK: Find financial assistance programs that help save
money on health care, medication, food, utilities and children’s health costs…. Read More