At-Home Stress Relievers For Caregivers

As a caregiver, you know you need to de-stress. But who has the time to go to five yoga classes a week or the money to indulge in professional massages? Fortunately, there are ways to alleviate stress without leaving your home and without spending money. You’re surrounded by everyday household items that have the power to help you relax and unwind. You just have to know where to look! Regularly treat yourself to a few of these simple activities to help prevent caregiver burnout and reduce caregiver stress.

Are You Having Challenges Caring for Your Aging Parent?

If you have taken on the responsibility for your aging parent, you may be finding it a rewarding and very overwhelming experience. Over the past ten years, I have watched many friends take care of their aging parents, myself included. It often falls on just one child, either the one that lives the closest or he who steps up to the plate. It is often a very emotional blessing and a heavy burden. As a caregiver may feel overwhelmed, anxious or intimidated by some of the daily tasks they you must complete. Add in the guilt of uncertainty about all of decisions that you have to make for your parent. It is not easy.

How to cope When the Loved One You Cared for Dies

Regardless of our personal caregiving experiences and feelings following the loss of a care recipient, one thing is certain: life as we knew it has changed. Moving into the next stage of our lives requires patience, a change in attitude and unique steps for each of us. Many of us need outside help to guide us through our grief, and there is no shame in that.