Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?

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Being a caregiver to a loved one takes a lot of energy - physical and emotional

Do you take care of your ageless mother?

Do you take care of your husband who is in advanced stage of Parkinson?

Do you take care of your autistic son?

You know all too well that caregivers are “the silent crowd”. Too busy running your life, your home, your business and taking care of loved ones, nonstop.

Caregivers are not free people – by will, they dedicate their “free time” to their loved ones.

Many face moral questions such as; how to help without taking over. How to explore together ways of getting better, instead of imposing your way and taking dominance by thinking that you know the best, of what is good for the one you are treating.

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Easy Tips for Moving and Improving at Any Age

by Dianna Malkowski, Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian

In recognition of National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 27, here are a few easy ways to move and improve at any age and ability.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day is May 27, and this year’s theme is “If You Keep Moving ... You’ll Keep Improving!” The common goal for this day is to help keep older Americans healthy and fit, and there are simple ways anyone can move and improve at any age.

Exercise helps relieve stress, strengthens muscles, and even helps manage high blood pressure, diabetes and other conditions. And staying active is just as important for caregivers. With the challenging roles they fill, staying happy and healthy makes them better caregivers. A regular exercise program is more effective when seniors and caregivers also follow healthy eating habits, stay hydrated, get plenty of sleep, and find ways to manage stress.

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How To Make Sure Caregivers Are Providing Your Loved One the Dignified Care They Deserve

The CareGiver Partnership recommends Penrose Senior Care Auditing

Studies show one of the main issues for caregivers who are providing care for an elderly loved one is the feeling of being alone. Caregiving in whatever form can be an isolating experience. However, you may be surprised to learn nearly 29% of the U.S. population report spending an average of 20 hours per week caring for a loved one. This means if you are a caregiver for a senior you are certainly not alone!

Caregiving for seniors has changed dramatically within the last 50 years. It used to be families were able to take an elderly loved one into their home to provide care. But the reality of two income families and large geographical distances between family members, means this is not always possible. Often times many family members must turn to assisted living and senior care centers for the senior in their life. Or they may have to hire a company to provide care in the home. While this can certainly be a viable and safe option, many family members worry that they are making the right choice after hearing about the stories which fill the news about elder abuse and neglect. To address this growing need, there is a new service which can help you to make sure Grandma or Grandpa or any loved one is being taken care of in the way you expect. The use of a senior care auditor can help to make sure this happens whether you live down the street or across the country.

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The DELTA Doctrine For Caregivers

The "Delta Doctrine" isn't selfish, it's smart. 

Guest post by Peter W. Rosenberger, speaker, author,  caregiver for 27-plus years and President of Standing With Hope

While flying Delta Airlines to Atlanta one day, I heard the flight attendant give the best advice I had ever heard for caregivers:

“In the unlikely event of a loss in cabin pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling. Securely place your mask on first before helping anyone next to you who may need assistance.”

That small directive, which I’m sure many of us have heard before and which I now call the “The Delta Doctrine,” contains applicable wisdom for so many life circumstances, but probably none as poignant as for those of us serving as a caregiver.

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Finding the Best Adult Diapers

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Incontinence is a problem that is affecting more and more people. People of all ages, genders, and health status are on the lookout for the right incontinence product to meet their needs. Many adults with incontinence, and their caregivers, choose to use adult diapers. They are made for both men and women who need maximum protection for heavy to complete loss of bladder and bowel control. This product is often referred to as an adult diaper because they offer tape tabs for easier removal by caregivers.

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Using Games to Connect with Those With Mental Handicaps

The R.O.S. Therapy system is a great resource for caregivers. 

Mental handicaps, whether from birth, accident or injury, or a side effect of disease and aging can impact social and emotional health. Depression, loneliness, and despair are all common in those with mental handicaps. Cognitive decline can make it difficult to remember things, to pay attention, to problem solve, and can lead to slower motor skills, which makes connecting socially a challenge. Social interaction is often very difficult for those with mental handicaps, which can be one of the most debilitating side effects and one of the most crucial to well-being.

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Gain Your Freedom Back With Adult Diapers

Adult Diapers offer freedom!

Adult diapers offer people the freedom to go where they want to without fearing an accident.  In fact, if they have an accident of that nature, they are better prepared than the rest of us.  For those who are no longer able to control their bladder because of age or medical issues, a diaper can be a face saver even though they are worn on the posterior.  Dignity is a huge part of the human condition, and people should be able to keep it in tact for as long as they live.

Some people in wheelchairs may use diapers because they know that they will be unable to reach the toilet alone or in time.  Regardless of the reason that a person is in a wheelchair, it is nice for him or her to be able to not have to have a colostomy bag and catheter.  It is also nice to not have to worry about the embarrassment factor.

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Caregivers And Their Loved Ones Live In Fear, A Tool To Provide Comfort

Many caregivers live in fear of something happening to their loved one, and they not being there to get help, to aid them, etc. They constantly worry when they are away, and feel a lot of stress and anxiety over those under their care. Those receiving care also live in fear, the same fears as the caregivers, being helpless should they fall, or an emergency situation arises, but also the fear of losing their independence, having to live in a home, etc. because they are aging, and there are natural consequences that come as our bodies age.

Check-In with loved ones, or caregivers.

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Activities for Seniors with Dementia

Activities help improve cognitive function in seniors with Dementia.

One of the biggest challenges for caregivers who are caring for seniors with dementia is coming up with activities for the person in their care. 

It can be tempting to just leave the person with dementia alone but research has shown that providing activities can help that person keep and use what cognitive function they still have and slow down the progression of the disease. The good news is that there are tips that can help you come up with meaningful activities. Here are some activities for seniors with dementia-

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What You Should Know About Bladder Incontinence

Bladder incontinence affects a large number of elderly people. Caregivers are often left with the frustrating task, of trying to help their elderly loved one, deal with the problems that this brings. It can be frustrating and overwhelming; however, there are a number of resources that can help make dealing with the bladder incontinence, more manageable.

Understanding about incontinence is the first step.

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