Caregiving is one of the most touching things you can do for a loved one. Though there are many struggles that a caregiver may go through, in the end, the rewards are something we can take with us for the rest of our lives. Another thing we can take with us on a day to […]
Getting Help When A Loved One Suffers From Dementia
A common misconception about dementia is that it is one specific disease. Dementia is more accurately defined as a group of symptoms that affects brain functions such as reasoning, memory and the ability to socialize successfully or even perform daily functions. Alzheimer’s is probably the most common form of what’s called progressive dementia. While memory […]
Care for Caregivers, Know Your Limits
As with any difficult period you go through in life, caring for a loved one is a job you might gladly accept, but the impact of caregiving on you, your physical and mental health and your relationship with your family, can be severe. The National Alliance of Caregivers has done extensive research on the subject: […]
Dealing with Caregiver Stress
Most people are thrown into caregiving without much training or notification. We are expected to care for our loved ones as if this comes naturally to us. The truth is most people are unprepared for the constant strains that caring for another adult brings. Some of the most common stressors in caregiving are a lack […]