If you think PTSD only happens to those who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can arise after any traumatic experience or event. It might surprise you to learn that caring for a loved one is among the main causes of PTSD. However, the condition frequently goes undetected, and thus untreated. […]
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Empathy is, obviously, a crucial characteristic of effectively caring for senior parents. The ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes allows you to better meet their needs. However, there is one particular form of empathy that you need to understand as a caregiver in order to guard your own health and wellness: emotional empathy.
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Pacing. Fidgeting. Wandering. When you start to observe these issues in an individual with dementia, it’s time to do something before they escalate to aggression, agitation, or leaving the home. But identifying why the older adult is feeling uneasy is sometimes half the battle in easing restlessness in adults with dementia.
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After the indulgence of the holiday season, many people elect to cut back on calorie consumption. But when a senior isn’t eating altogether, or perhaps is making unhealthy or unbalanced dietary choices, it is important to ascertain the cause associated with this behavior. This can help with understanding how to best encourage them to get
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People around you might be resolving to lose ten pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with dementia, perhaps just getting through every day is challenging enough. The idea of aiming to improve upon any area of your life in this unsettling time might be overwhelming. Even thinking about New
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Hold onto your hats … the holidays are here! Although there are many who thrive on the frenzied pace of parties and celebrations, there are an equal number of us who wince at the thought of going outside of our comfort zone and into more large-scale social obligations. It may simply boil down to one
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We all have bad days and good days, and we’re all entitled to a little negative thinking or crankiness every now and then. If you are caring for a senior who seems to have fallen into a pattern of continual complaining and negativity, however, it is worth exploring whether a health issue may be the
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You’ve determined the family home is just too much for your parents to take care of. A small home is for sale just around the corner from you that’s ideal: a lovely flower garden in the backyard, a bright, updated kitchen, and no stairs to navigate. Now it is time to start the downsizing process.
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Who could imagine that spending so much time taking care of another person could also make you feel incredibly alone? The reality is that caregiver isolation is extremely common, for a number of reasons:
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“You are always free to choose what you do with your life. To make changes in your future, make new choices today.” – Brian Tracy Choosing where to live in our older years isn’t easy. The majority of seniors prefer to remain at home for a lifetime, but it’s not without concerns. Is it safe?
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