Handling the Emotional Side of Caregiving Most caregivers step up to the plate because they love their caree. Sometimes, the process of becoming a caregiver is slow as a parent begins the aging process and other times it happens quickly due to a fall or illness. One thing that many caregivers don’t anticipate is ...
Quick Safety Checklist for Caregivers When Visiting Aging Parents I love lists. In fact, I recently read an entire book about lists (). If you are feeling scattered, I highly recommend this book since it is a quick read and will help you get yourself organized. Lists aside, one of the main concerns ...
Quick Shortcuts for Caregivers Shortcuts are a way of life for me. I’m always trying to find ways to squeeze more downtime into my life and the only way to do that is to take as many shortcuts or implement as many time-savers as I can. The busy pace of my life isn’t going ...
How to Know When to Bring in a Paid Caregiver Not everyone will eventually need family or paid caregivers. Many people are independent and care for themselves all the way up to the end. Some people may just need a little bit of help from their loved ones to keep them independent while others ...
Roundup of My Favorite Tips for Caregivers to Simplify Life Caregivers have long to do lists. Whether you live with your caree or manage two households, there is a lot to get done. Once you add in work, tasks for your own family and the emotional challenges of caregiving, it can become overwhelming. One ...
