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 to help you keep expectations realistic and make time for your own needs. Providing care for another person can lead to burnout, stress, fatigue, and a loss of sight of your own personal life.…
Stress-reducing music improves health Caring for an older adult is stressful. Finding ways to cope with and manage stress improves your overall health and helps you avoid 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 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 provides a…
Efficient and effective home workout in 4 minutes Caregivers have very little free time, so exercise often falls to the bottom of the to-do list. But exercising regularly boosts your mood, relieves stress, and improves health. That’s why it’s important to find a workout you can fit into your schedule. We found an exercise style called Tabata training that gives you a great…
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…
The holiday season, often pictured as a time of joy and togetherness, can feel like a marathon of added pressure for family caregivers. Between decorating, meal preparation, managing family visits, and maintaining your caregiving routine, the quest for a “perfect” holiday can quickly eclipse the peace it’s meant to bring. If you’re feeling more overwhelmed than merry, you are not alone. This…
2 reasons caregiving is SO HARD We all know caregiver stress is a big problem. But WHY is caregiving so stressful? Nobody really talks about them, but we think these two reasons make caring for an older adult extra difficult. 1. You know exactly how this will end We all know how the caregiving journey ends. Serious disease plus advanced age isn’t something that…
Denial leads to caregiving burnout Denying that you need help is a major reason for caregiver burnout. Many caregivers are convinced that they’ve got their situation handled. No matter how difficult things get, they can manage without any help, thank you very much. The problem? Before you know it, you’ve gained 10 pounds, feel stressed all the time, and resent your older…
