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…
Caregivers have a hard time saying no Caregivers care. It’s part of who you are and is an amazing quality to have. But your caring nature can also cause you to regularly take on too much. That can lead to stress, exhaustion, and poor health. Doing too much for others can happen because it’s challenging to say no – it feels unnatural…
Caregiving is a labor of love, but the relentless stress it brings can take a devastating toll on your health, both physically and emotionally. Chronic caregiver stress increases the risk of severe conditions like heart disease, depression, and a weakened immune system, putting caregivers in real danger. If you’re sacrificing your well-being to care for a loved one, it’s time to take…
Caregiver burnout is a serious problem Caregiving is demanding and stressful. It’s a role where you could often feel like you have no control or that you’re in over your head. Many caregivers also don’t have the help they need or try to do more than what’s realistic — physically or financially. All of this can quickly lead to caregiver burnout. …
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