Caregivers are told time and time again to take care of themselves, to meet their own needs, and not to push themselves too hard. Yet, self-care remains one of the hardest things for caregivers to do. There are many reasons for this, including difficulties in creating boundaries, caregiver guilt, and simply not having enough time. […]
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How To Talk To Elderly Parents About Moving
Having the ‘moving’ conversation with an aging parent is fraught with difficulty. It can be an emotional topic, especially if everyone has strong and differing opinions about the best long-term solutions are. In this post, we’re taking a close look at how to talk to elderly parents about moving. To do so, we’ll be talking […]
How To Live On Social Security and How to Avoid Doing So
Aging is a fact of life and there is really nothing you can do about it other than plan and prepare for it. Social Security can serve as an umbrella or a means of sustaining yourself when you eventually get to retirement age. It is actually possible to use your Social Security benefit to pay […]
11 Types of Home Care Equipment That You Have Never Heard About
In today’s society, health is something you should not overlook because everything ages with time. As a result, it’s important to take precautions for your loved one and ensure that all medical gadgets and home care equipment is in good working order. As a caregiver or a patient, you may recognize some of these items, […]
My Elderly Mother is So Negative – Caring for a Loved One with Depression
“My elderly mother is so negative”. Have you ever thought that? Perhaps it seems like she’s always complaining. That she’s quick to see the negative side of things and never the positive. Sometimes being negative is just a habit or perhaps a way to get attention. In many cases though, that negativity is a sign […]
Powerful Types of Self Care Journaling for Caregivers
At its most basic, journaling involves recording your thoughts and feelings, often by making an entry each day. The habit is one that most of us have tried at least once before – and many have given up on. Yet, self care journaling is more powerful than you might realize. It offers a way to […]