Receiving home care services has never been easier but not all older adult services are alike. What are the reasons you may be looking for home care additives? Maybe it is a recent medical episode such as a fall, management of a chronic illness, or respite care or assistance related to caregiver burnout.
We can all agree caregiving is stressful. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we want to make sure you are not leaving your stress unchecked!
Source of Life Technologies, along with Home Care Providers, is partnering with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day owner and consultant, to bring tips to handling caregiver stress and burnout.
In collaboration with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
I work with caregivers on an everyday basis. I talk with them on the phone, I offer caregiving advice in support groups, I meet caregivers at weddings and baby showers, I receive emails from care partners asking for help or commenting on my blog posts. Everywhere, every time, care partners are fighting one battle or another. They bear an incredible amount of weight on their shoulders because they have their own lives to manage on top of caring for another person. Whether it is at home or in a dementia care community, caring for someone living with dementia can take a toll. Fortunately, there are ways to combat and cope with the stress of caregiving.
Stress is a very common occurrence for caregivers. No one is immune to it. Stress affects us all, yet it manifests itself in different ways for each of us and reminds every individual that stress management is vital to improving performance at home and work.
Paid or unpaid, caregiving is a job.
Every year organizations and people raise awareness surrounding brain injuries in the month of March by sharing facts, stories, and educational opportunities. The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) recognizes Brain Injury Awareness Month with #MoreThanMyBrainInjury. They aim to recognize individuals living with an injury related to a brain trauma.
Caring for someone living with dementia is incredibly challenging. You aren’t simply dealing with the weight and the work of caregiving: you are also dealing with your own concerns and worries about your new role.
You no longer need to be overwhelmed by the lack of knowledge, wait days/weeks to see a doctor or medical professional, increase exposure to germs, or lack follow-up care.
In collaboration with Rachael Wonderlin, Dementia By Day, Consultant to Source of Life Technologies
It is easy to see that telehealth is all around us. There are many different forms of it and the type you choose may depend upon you or your patient’s various needs.