Caregiving is a tough role and there are pitfalls that we often don’t learn about until we start struggling. To help you minimize potential problems, Caring.com shares expert tips on how to avoid 5 top caregiving challenges that cause extra stress. Find out how to solve common issues like lack of sleep, “lone-soldier” syndrome, overwhelming care tasks, and more. Caring for an…
Fear of failure in caregiving can be overcome One of the most stressful things about caregiving is fear of failure. This happens because there’s no instruction manual, most situations are new and different, and there’s no way to know if what you’re doing is “right.” To avoid becoming paralyzed or overwhelmed by this fear, it’s important to understand why we feel this…
Caregivers can feel overwhelmed by anxiety Caring for an older adult is a consistently tough job. The stress can build up and suddenly get to a point where the anxiety and emotions intensify until you feel completely overwhelmed. You could be filled with anxiety, fear, or nausea. You might even feel like you’re having an out-of-body experience. To quickly break out of…
When you’re caring for an older adult it can be difficult to set the boundaries and expectations you need to manage stress and prevent burnout. Lee Elliott shares 6 tips that help you keep expectations at a realistic level and find time to care for your own needs. Providing care for another person has the potential for burnout, stress, fatigue, and…
Stress reducing music improves health Caring for an older adult is stressful. Finding ways to cope and manage stress improves your overall health and keeps you from burning out. Music is known for its ability to influence mood and emotions. That’s why it’s such an effective way to manage stress. It’s can even be more effective than medication for boosting mood and…
Reduce caregiver stress with coping tips that calm you down Stress is inevitable when you’re caring for an older adult. But there are effective techniques to reduce and manage it. The more tips you have in your pocket, the better you’ll be able to cope with everyday challenges. We found 7 excellent stress relief tips in this infographic from Hubspot. It has a…
Stress-busters that work for caregivers We found a handy infographic listing 10 top ways to relieve stress. At first glance, they might look like generic suggestions, but don’t jump to conclusions yet – these are highly recommended stress-busters. To make these even more helpful in your daily life, we’ve got specific suggestions for how to use each tip to reduce caregiver stress and boost…
Staying healthy while caring for your older adult requires regular self-care to recharge and de-stress. But it can be tough to find time to care for yourself. Suzanne Blankenship offers six practical suggestions to help you organize tasks, reduce your To Do list, and become more efficient. Having the responsibility of care for an aging parent or relative is hard work.…
Caregiving isn’t a one-person show Tell me if this sounds familiar: your to-do lists are longer than a CVS receipt, you can’t remember the last time you got a full night’s sleep, and you haven’t had a relaxed meal in months. You’re exhausted and feeling resentful. If this sounds like your life, you’re not alone. Too many family caregivers feel like this.…
Get tips to reduce caregiver stress from Navy SEALs When caring for an older adult, learning to reduce and relieve stress is critical to your health and well-being. But managing stress is easier said than done. When The Huffington Post asked former Navy SEALs to share their stress-busting secrets, we knew their tips would be helpful for caregivers. Navy SEALs are the special…
