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Pandemic Caregiving, Whose Stealing from Grandma?
Many families suddenly found themselves to be caregivers to elderly loved ones during the pandemic. Some by choice and others because they understood a lockdown meant there would be no contact with their loved ones. The choice caused chaos in many households which had...
Getting to Know: Senior Living Communities
Getting to Know: Senior Living Communities Caregiving is challenging. However, you need to accept the fact that aging is a time of adaptation and change. Being thoughtful of understanding how elderly caregiving works should be on your list. Eleanor Gaccetta's book,...
Caregiver Welfare: How to Not Fall for the Martyr Syndrome
Caregiver Welfare: How to Not Fall for the Martyr Syndrome Caregivers are the few people in this world who are selfless, committed, and determined. There are many things caregivers do that others could not, making caregivers deserve your gratitude. They sacrifice not...
Post-pandemic Balance vs The Drunken Monkey Syndrome
Post-pandemic Balance vs The Drunken Monkey Syndrome Many families have taken on the role of caregiver during the pandemic for their elder family members while dealing with children who have been locked at home and away from friends and school for more than a year. ...
The Top Caregiving Trends for 2021
The Top Caregiving Trends for 2021 One of the most common traits of human behavior is taking care of the elderly. In most cultures it has been integral throughout human civilization. In many cultures, taking care of elderly loved ones is essential; elders have been...
The Common Safety Risks for the Elderly
The Common Safety Risks for the Elderly During the pandemic, many families are taking care of the elderly at home. There may be risks that they may encounter even if they are home and homeowners must take necessary precautions to avoid unnecessary accidents. One main...
Caregiver Burnout in a Global Pandemic
Caregiver Burnout in a Global Pandemic This global pandemic has brought a lot of challenges to everybody's lives. It definitely changed a lot of norms. However, there are certain people who have been affected by it deeply to a fault, caregivers included. As rewarding...
5 Solutions of Elderly Resistance
5 Solutions of Elderly Resistance When caring for the elderly, one of the most difficult tasks you can face is resistance to treatment. How do you assist someone who refuses to accept help? Understand why patients can become resistant to treatment and how to encourage...
How to Avoid Becoming Vulnerable to Scams Aimed at Elderly
How to Avoid Becoming Vulnerable to Scams Aimed at Elderly Scams and fraud come in many different shapes and forms and dodging from them can be a little bit harder these days. Why? Because more people are becoming wiser and smarter. If you are someone dealing with the...
Not Letting Anxiety and Anger Overpower in Caregiving
Not Letting Anxiety and Anger Overpower in Caregiving One reality about life that you should work on is not becoming blinded by your own emotions of anger and anxiety. You inevitably let them control your decisions in life, big and small. However, no matter how often...
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