Top Benefits of Home Care Services for Seniors
Should You Consider Home Care? You visited your mom during the holidays, and you noticed something was off. Perhaps she seemed more forgetful than usual, or maybe she struggled to get out of her favorite chair. You might have even spied an unopened stack of mail on the counter or expired food hiding in the […]
Self-Care for Family Caregivers: Essential Tips to Thrive While Caring for Loved Ones
Your mom is the one with the diagnosis, but lately, it feels like your health is the one suffering the most. You are tired, perhaps a little overwhelmed, and constantly worried about whether you are doing enough. If this sounds familiar, you aren’t alone. We hear this story every day from devoted daughters and family […]
Avoiding Caregiver Burnout: A Guide for Family Caregivers
The Growing Reality for Family Caregivers Are you one of the millions of people caring for an aging loved one? If so, you are part of a rapidly growing community. A recent report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving highlights a significant increase in the number of family caregivers in the U.S., which […]
10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar
Your aging mom lives by herself. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she’s lost touch with her friends and given up her hobbies. You visit as often as you can but, because she lives in Missouri and you live in Nebraska, you worry it’s not often enough. “At HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), we understand how difficult […]
Balancing Work and Caregiving: Family Caregiver Support & Home Care Services
Balancing Work and Caregiving: The Challenges Family Caregivers Face Balancing work and caregiving can be overwhelming. If you’ve ever had to reschedule a meeting to care for an aging parent or worry about your job security due to family caregiver responsibilities, you’re not alone. Many working professionals struggle with the demands of family caregiver support […]
Family Caregiving Fast Facts: Statistics & Support for Family Caregivers
The Reality of Family Caregiving in the U.S. Did you know… Time Commitment for Family Caregivers Age Demographics of Caregivers and Recipients *Source – Family Caregiver Alliance Recognizing Family Caregivers as “Superstars” “Family caregivers are superstars,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations director at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “These statistics show that, while caring […]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? Are you sleeping too much or too little? What is Caregiver Stress? “Caring for an aging loved […]
10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout
Recognize the 10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout Recognize the 10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? Are you sleeping too much or too little? Feeling Overwhelmed or Worried? Here’s What You Need to Know “Caring for an aging loved one can […]
Honoring Family Caregivers
Honoring Family Caregivers Honoring Family Caregivers Did you know… Across the U.S., nearly 38 million Americans (about 11% of the population) are taking care of loved ones with chronic, disabling or serious health conditions. 60% of family caregivers also have full- or part-time jobs. 30% of all caregivers are caring for two generations. The majority […]
How Children Can Help With Caregiving
How Children Can Help With Caregiving Caring for Children and Aging Parents Are you a member of the sandwich generation – someone who is raising children while, at the same time, caring for aging parents? If so, you know that you have to make the most of every minute in every day. “Caring for children […]