As your parents age, you’ll likely play a vital role in their care and support. However, it’s important to remember that there can be a right and wrong way to go about helping your elderly parents. All too often, adult children end up believing that just helping at all is enough, but that’s not the…
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Are you the primary caregiver for someone in your family? If so, most of your time is spent looking after this person (or people) and ensuring they have the best life possible. You do it because you love the person and want to help in any way you can, but caring often turns into a…
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Just as you grow older, so will your parents. They’ll require some extra help as they age. The responsibility falls to you for their care. Read about what to expect when you start caring for an elderly parent. Become Familiar With Your Parent’s Care Your parent’s health and well-being is a priority. It’s crucial to…
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In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the transformative power of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and its invaluable support for those who care for others. Additionally, we’ll delve into the intricacies of DBT, its benefits for caregivers, and the practical strategies you can use to enhance your overall well-being. Understanding Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) DBT, developed…
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Shortness of breath, numbness in the arms, tingling in the hands, and chest pain are all frightening symptoms of panic attacks and heart attacks. The fear of not knowing the difference can worsen everything when you’re in the middle of these symptoms. Let’s quickly review the differences between a panic attack and a heart attack…
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Being a nurse requires that you cope with stress and competing demands of your time. While this doesn’t mean you should accept working in toxic workplaces, it is worth noting that being a nurse means that you will likely be performing a lot of tasks every single day. You will also interact with a wide…
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There is No Place Like Home There’s no place like home. This could not be any truer than when it comes to caring for your elderly or senior loved ones. According to studies, approximately 90% of seniors prefer to spend the later stages of their life at home. Aging at home allows them to stay…
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Looking after other people is physically, emotionally, and mentally draining. Giving one hundred percent to your role is important, and if you are not feeling good, it will certainly have a negative effect and impact on the quality of care you give to others. You will always be busy with commitments within work and externally…
Read MoreFor Caregivers This episode is for Caregivers. If you are a parent, or a child caring for an elderly parent, a counselor, clinician, or even a sibling, this episode unpacks so much of the complex backdrop of caregiving. Over the past year, we have seen those in our lives who have usually been the…
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As a caregiver, are you working a wellness program into your busy schedule? If you find squeezing self-care into your day is more like getting blood from a turnip, it’s time for a reevaluation. With these well-thought-out strategies from Caregiver Support Services, you can manage to tend your own needs as well as those of…
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