Navigating the essential legal documents for your aging loved one, from wills to powers of attorney, is a critical part of caregiving.
Navigating the essential legal documents for your aging loved one, from wills to powers of attorney, is a critical part of caregiving.
Meditation is a simple way to improve caregiver health and well-being Caregiving is a tough job and the stress can seriously affect your physical and mental health. An effective and simple way to combat that is to meditate. Rest assured, you don’t have to be a zen master before you benefit from meditation – even a few minutes a day can make…
Get Medicare advice from free state counseling programs When it’s time to choose Medicare health care or prescription drug plans, you might be wishing for some expert advice. Fortunately, state-run counseling programs are available so you can get one-on-one help with Medicare questions for free. These government programs are generally called SHIP, which stands for State Health Insurance and Assistance Programs. Anyone…
Gratitude + journaling = reduced caregiver stress Caregiver stress is an inevitable part of the job when you’re caring for an older adult. But there are ways to keep it from becoming overwhelming. Two effective methods are to practice gratitude and to write in a journal. And there’s even a way to efficiently combine these two stress management techniques into one simple activity…
Enjoy nature from the comfort of home Preventing boredom in seniors is a great way to improve mood, reduce agitation and anxiety, and improve quality of life overall. But finding new activities that your older adult enjoys and is able to participate in can be a constant caregiving challenge. Many people enjoy nature scenes and observing animals in their natural habitat, but…
These past years, veteran and military caregivers have taken on more responsibilities along with increased isolation, stress, and anxiety. Caregiver support systems are returning, but these hidden heroes are still dealing with the strain brought on by the extra challenges. Amy Goyer from AARP and Kathy Roth-Douquet from Blue Star Families share five free resources that support veteran caregivers in self-care, making…
If there is a silver lining to this pandemic, one might be that it has spurred older adults to adopt and use technology in greater numbers, helping them participate more fully than ever in the digital world. For instance, in 2019, about half of older adults had never used video chat, but by 2020, 70 percent had done so, with 1 in…
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