Caregiving during the holidays is extra stressful The holidays can be challenging for caregivers. Difficult or insensitive family members are especially hard to deal with when you’re already juggling caregiving, work, grief over past losses, and holiday prep. To help you manage the family issues that are likely to come up during this time, we share tips and suggestions from 6 top…
Holidays can bring out the worst The stress of the holidays can bring out the worst in people. It’s a hectic time that’s full of unreasonable expectations. That can make difficult or insensitive family members especially hard to deal with when you’re caring for an older adult and hoping for extra support. We’ve all struggled with family members who: Don’t invite you…
Holiday gatherings can be a time of shocking updates Many families only get together a couple of times a year for big holiday celebrations. When family members see your older adult, they might be surprised or scared by their current condition. You see your older adult all the time, so the way they appear and behave is normal to you. But for…
Caregivers need more help and support Many caregivers take on more responsibility for their older adult than others in their family. In AARP’s 2020 report, half of all family caregivers said that nobody else provided unpaid care. Caring for an older adult by yourself can be exhausting and damaging to health. But getting family to help is often a challenge. Getting a…
Try a more effective response to caregiver criticism Getting criticized is unpleasant – especially from family or friends who don’t lift a finger to help care for your older adult. Yelling or getting upset might feel justified in the moment, but it won’t reduce your stress or cut down on future comments. You might even feel worse later because you didn’t get…
Caring for parents may cause resentment toward siblings Caring for aging parents can get more complicated when siblings need to work together. These emotionally-charged situations tend to bring out conflicts and old family issues. We found a helpful article from Family Caregiver Alliance that helps resolve common issues that come up when caregiving with siblings. Here, we share insights about 3 key…
Even when aging parents clearly need assistance with everyday household or personal tasks, they may still resist suggestions to get caregiving help at home. eFamilyCare shares advice on how to talk with aging parents about lifestyle changes and convince them to accept the help they need. Is there a mountain of mail piling up? Is there food spoiled in your parents’ fridge?…
Many siblings find it challenging to navigate caring for elderly parents. All Home Care Matters explores 4 challenges of siblings working together and shares 5 tips for navigating these complex situations. As siblings, caring for elderly parents can be a complex and challenging experience that requires committed participation from everyone involved. Siblings may struggle with different expectations and priorities, balancing caregiving responsibilities…
Talking with an older adult about sensitive subjects like aging and necessary lifestyle changes can be tricky. To make those conversations more successful, Paradise Living Centers shares 4 tips for talking with an aging parent and 3 tips for talking with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia. And even though they focus on aging parents, these tips can help you communicate with…
Caring for seniors is a group effort When an older adult needs care, it affects everyone in the family. That’s why caregiver family meetings are so important. Without participating in a meeting, people who aren’t directly involved in caregiving are less likely to help out or do their share. They might not understand the seriousness of the situation or realize how much…
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