Caregiver Stress
Five Tips for Staying Calmer as a Caregiver
Calm can be a big goal for caregivers because chaos is such a big part of the caregiving process. The less often you experience calm, the more strongly you probably want to achieve it. Use Calm as a Mantra. When you focus on getting to calm, you can get there more quickly. As you start…
Read MoreFive Ways to Do a Stress Check
Doing a stress check allows you to assess where you stand right now as a caregiver. As you gain more experience in checking your needs, you’ll find that you get to the “right” answer more quickly. When you give yourself what you need, your stress is going to diminish. Examine Your Physical Needs. Physical needs…
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Exercising, Too
If you’re not already exercising every day, you might be surprised to hear that it can be a big part of keeping you going as a caregiver. You don’t have to exercise a lot, but if you’re consistent with daily exercise you’re going to see some big benefits. You Need to Keep Your Energy Levels…
Read MoreFour Real Tools to Help You Feel Better as a Caregiver
Over time as a caregiver you may start to feel as if you’re always run down and feeling lousy. There are so many reasons for this, but it often leads back to not having a defined self-care plan. Adding some of these tools to your kit can help you to feel far more competent as…
Read MoreWhat Are the Red Flags for You as a Caregiver?
Caregiver in Spokane WA: When you’re a family caregiver, you need to be aware of certain red flags that can let you know that you’re ignoring something really important. Usually what you’re ignoring is yourself.
Read MoreHow Can You Keep Being a Caregiver as Long as Possible?
Elder Care in Spokane Valley WA: Caregiving doesn’t last forever, whether that means that your senior no longer needs you or you simply aren’t able to be a caregiver any longer. Ideally, you should be able to be there for your aging adult for as long as she needs you. So how do you do that?
Read MoreConsider These Situations When Caring for a Parent at Home
Caregiver in Spokane WA: Your dad needs care. He hates the idea of assisted living. He’s certain he doesn’t want a stranger in his house and will not discuss full-time caregivers. He asks you to step in and help him with the activities he cannot do on his own. You’re considering it.
Read MoreWhat Does It Feel Like to ‘Burn Out’ Caring for Mom?
Caregiver in Spokane Valley WA: Unless you know the feeling, you may not fully understand what it’s like to ‘burn out’ taking care of somebody else. If you’ve been caring for your elderly mother (whatever your motivations or reasons) you may have reached the point when you feel as though you can’t take anymore.
Read MoreFive Questions to Consider Before Becoming a Primary Caregiver
Senior Care in Liberty Lake WA: You may already help out now and then with your senior family member, but are you ready to become a primary caregiver?
Read MoreWhat Can You Do When Other Family Members Are in Denial?
Elder Care in Spokane WA: It’s really frustrating as a caregiver to find that other family members are in denial about your aging adult’s health. Here’s what you can do.
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