This year, care for yourself too The new year brings a fresh start. For many people, that means setting new goals. Now is the perfect time to put yourself on the priority list so you can get the self-care you need and deserve. It’s natural for caregivers to put themselves last, but this subconscious habit is harmful to your health – the…
Journaling offers a powerful way to process feelings, release stress, and regain perspective, all while boosting your mental and physical well-being.
Have a more pleasant holiday with our best caregiver stress tips Holidays are stressful enough, but when you add caregiving to the mix, the combo can send stress levels through the roof. To improve your holiday experience, we’ve chosen our 6 top articles that help you reset holiday expectations, reduce emotional stress, cope with feeling unappreciated, and reduce overall stress and anxiety.…
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…
Beating up on yourself increases caregiver stress Caring for an older adult is tough – physically, mentally, and emotionally. The way we treat ourselves can add to that stress. How many times have you beat yourself up for a small mistake or for not being able to meet an impossible goal? This added emotional stress contributes to caregiver burnout. Being hard on…
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…
Simple stress relief products can make a big difference Regularly taking time to relax and recharge or building stress relief into your daily routine helps you keep going as a caregiver over the long term without burning out or harming your health. That’s why finding stress relief tools and techniques that work for you is so important. Even simple products can make…
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…
Positive self talk is a simple and powerful stress-reduction tool Caring for an older adult can feel like a non-stop stress test. Reducing that stress protects you from burnout, serious health conditions, and early death. It also improves quality of life, something you definitely deserve. That’s why it’s important to find simple, quick ways to be kind to yourself and reduce stress.…
Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a big challenge. Vive Health shares 6 smart tips to combat caregiver sleep deprivation. Find out how to make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep as well as improve sleep quality. Is lack of sleep making your caregiving duties more difficult?…
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