Caregiver stress sneaks up on you Caring for an older adult is a tough job that naturally causes a lot of stress. But a big problem with caregiver stress is that many caregivers don’t realize how stressed they truly are. That’s because stress is sneaky and often creeps up on you. It can do significant damage to your body and mind before…
Caregivers are too hard on themselves How can you be so stupid? Why didn’t you think that through? How could you not expect this to happen? Would you talk this way to a friend? Or even a stranger? Would you let a friend talk to you this way? Of course not! It’s rude, mean, and completely uncalled for. But how often do…
Make life easier with key Alzheimer’s caregiver tips Caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be a scary challenge. It’s even more overwhelming because you’ve been thrown into this role with no training. We’ve put together 6 key Alzheimer’s caregiver tips and resources that give a solid foundation. These essentials help both new and experienced caregivers feel calmer and…
Caregiver stress can cause serious negative effects to your physical and mental health. One major source of stress is the caregiver financial burden. You do what’s necessary to help your older adult get the care they need. But that care often comes at a high cost. To reduce the financial burden, Vive Health shares 7 tips for saving money on caregiving expenses –…
An important part of managing caregiver stress is dealing with the strong emotions that inevitably come up. It’s tempting to push these feelings away or try to ignore them, but if they aren’t dealt with, they can seriously damage your health. Caring.com shares expert tips on identifying 7 common caregiver emotions, the risks of not dealing with them, and what you can…
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…
