The holidays are a season of joy, but also a season of exhaustion, especially for caregivers. When you’re juggling medical routines, mobility challenges, emotional needs, and holiday expectations, it’s easy
It’s easy for family members to realize that they’ve sacrificed most of their own wants and needs to prioritize caring for a family member. It may seem normal, then, to
As a family caregiver, handling normal responsibilities on top of caring for family members can feel like juggling flaming swords and knives. It’s natural for family members to become overwhelmed
Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as people in their 20s, but many elderly people get much less sleep than they need. Common causes of insomnia or
Two of the most well-intended but unhelpful phrases spoken during a health crisis for a friend or family member are: “If you need anything, just call me,” or “What can
Unwanted isolation and loneliness or lack of connection can be byproducts of a long winter for anyone. Seniors and the handicapped are especially vulnerable. It’s difficult for them to be
Many family caregivers feel like they don’t have time to do much of anything for themselves. Their entire focus is on how they can be a better caregiver. As a
Recovery from an operation takes time, especially for seniors. Not only do older bodies take longer to mend, but there are further factors that need to be considered: reduced mobility
Meeting the care needs of an older or disabled loved one is a physically, psychologically, and emotionally strenuous undertaking, and it’s crucial for family caregivers to take time away to
Serving as caregiver for an aging loved one, though incredibly fulfilling, can also cause an elevated degree of caregiver stress. The around-the-clock pressure of addressing a loved one’s care needs
