December 1st, 2011
by Caregiver Services, Inc.
Whether a professional caregiver or just a person taking care of a loved one, stress is the number one issue that MUST be addressed. So many times caregivers take on more than they can handle. They feel such a burden to “DO IT ALL” that eventually they fall sick or lose the ability to care for the person they set out to care for in the beginning. So what is caregiver stress and what can be done? Read More »
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- Caregivers
October 8th, 2011
by Caregiver Services, Inc.
When you are the Caregiver of a person with Alzheimer’s you become a prisoner in your own world. Although caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have most say they wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Being able to care for your loved one through to the end of life is an unbelievable gift. However, without respite care, a temporary break from the demands of care giving, you may be more susceptible to the effects of Caregiver stress, such as depression, exhaustion, guilt and other health problems. Read More »
- Posted in:
- Alzheimer's,
- Caregivers,
- Elderly Care,
- Home Healthcare
September 3rd, 2011
by Caregiver Services, Inc.
It might be considered a perfect storm. Grown children need to come together to make life decisions for their aging parents. All the issues that were present in childhood are now given the opportunity to rise up again and destroy families. In the rubble you will find elderly people desperate for care, guidance and assistance. Read More »
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- Elderly Care,
- Family Issues
August 20th, 2011
by Caregiver Services, Inc.
This seems to be a term that has come into favor in our ever changing times. What is New Normal? It is similar to the term “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Some thing has drastically changed in your life, could be a job loss, a new baby, a death in the family. Whatever has changed you can either mourn what is missing or pick yourself up by your boot straps and accept the “New Normal”. Read More »
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- Caregivers,
- Home Healthcare
July 9th, 2011
by Caregiver Services, Inc.
Questions that are pondered over and over are leaders born or created. Leadership: the office or position of a leader; capacity to lead as defined by Merriam Webster Dictionary. It is important to exhibit, model and display these traits. Simply possessing each trait is not enough; you have to display it in a way that people notice. People want to see that you actively demonstrate these leadership qualities and will not just assume that you have them. In other words put up or shut up. Read More »
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- Caregivers