Caregiver stress can cause serious negative effects to your physical and mental health. One major source of stress is the caregiver financial burden. You do what’s necessary to help your older adult get the care they need. But that care often comes at a high cost. To reduce the financial burden, Vive Health shares 7 tips for saving money on caregiving expenses –…
Fear of failure in caregiving can be overcome One of the most stressful things about caregiving is fear of failure. This happens because there’s no instruction manual, most situations are new and different, and there’s no way to know if what you’re doing is “right.” To avoid becoming paralyzed or overwhelmed by this fear, it’s important to understand why we feel this…
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…
Caregivers get health benefits from small amounts of exercise Exercise is a great way for caregivers to reduce stress and stay healthy. But it’s challenging (sometimes impossible) to fit regular workouts into your life when you’re caring for an older adult. To manage stress and improve health, you don’t have to go to a gym or do intense workouts. Small amounts of exercise…
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.…
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 an efficient workout that you can fit into your schedule. We found a exercise style called Tabata training that gives…
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.…
