How Respite Care Can Lead to Better Quality Care
Dependable Senior Care2023-09-12T11:40:50-04:00As a caregiver, using respite care for a break may feel like you’re neglecting your loved one. See how it can actually help them!
Understanding How Respite Care Can Benefit You and Your Loved Ones
Dependable Senior Care2023-07-10T12:41:43-04:00Respite care is an essential service that provides temporary relief to family caregivers. See how it can benefit you and your loved ones.
How to Avoid Feelings of Guilt When Taking a Respite Care Break
Dependable Senior Care2022-09-07T12:04:20-04:00Feelings of guilt are so prevalent among family caregivers that it even has a name: “caregiver guilt.” Many caregivers feel guilty because they believe they’re not providing adequate care; they experience guilt over feeling frustrated and angry about their chaotic life or lack of control, or over their need to take a respite care break.
Caregiver Burnout: 4 Signs You Need Respite Care
Dependable Senior Care2022-05-23T14:24:38-04:00How can you tell that you’re on the verge of experiencing caregiver burnout or have already reached that point? Here are four telltale signs that it’s time to let someone step in and help with respite care.
Family Caregivers: Take Control of Your Heart Health
Dependable Senior Care2021-02-08T16:01:01-05:00As the caregiving responsibilities pile up finding ways to take control of your heart health should be a priority. After all, if you aren’t around who’s going to care for your loved one? Thankfully, leading a more heart-healthy lifestyle as a caregiver is possible by following these self-care tips.
Coping with Feelings of Resentment While Caring for an Aging Family Member
Dependable Senior Care2020-12-08T09:00:58-05:00Coping with feelings of resentment while caring for an aging family member can be hard when you’re already feeling stressed out, exhausted or underappreciated. Fortunately, ensuring a higher quality of life for both of you is possible when taking these steps.
Tips for Caring for an Ill Spouse
Dependable Senior Care2020-10-06T10:09:42-04:00Many older adults who are caring for an ill spouse are also too proud to ask for help, which then places the health and wellbeing of both parties at risk. To help ensure that doesn’t happen to you, use these caregiving tips from the experts.
How to Avoid Caregiver Guilt
Dependable Senior Care2020-09-29T10:05:21-04:00When you’re not able to manage caregiver guilt, it can cloud your judgement, cause additional stress and anxiety, and eventually lead to burnout. To help ensure that doesn’t happen, learning how to avoid caregiver guilt is possible when taking these steps.
Helping an Elderly Parent Cope with the Loss of a Spouse
Dependable Senior Care2020-06-02T05:38:56-04:00Although it’s not uncommon for the grieving process to take a while, if these signs haven’t gone away after several months, your loved one’s health and wellbeing can be placed at risk. Helping an aging parent cope with the loss of a spouse should go better when using this approach.
4 Ways Caregivers Can Keep Their Mental Health in Check
Dependable Senior Care2020-05-01T22:19:30-04:00Caregiving is not only physically demanding and time consuming, it can also have a detrimental effect on one’s emotional and mental health. In honor of Mental Health Month, here are 4 reliable ways for caregivers to stay mentally strong.