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10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: 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 [...]
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 [...]
Family Caregiving Fast Facts: Statistics & Support for Family Caregivers The Reality of Family Caregiving in the U.S. Did you know… Over 34 Million Americans are Family Caregivers: More than 34 million people in the U.S. have provided unpaid care for an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months. Caregiving for [...]
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 one can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be [...]
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 be incredibly rewarding, but it can [...]
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 of caregivers [...]
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 can be tiring. Caring for [...]
Avoiding Alzheimer’s Burnout Your dad got the diagnosis no one wants to hear - Alzheimer’s disease. It’s heartbreaking to watch him fall victim to confusion and memory loss. The fear that he will wander off or have an accident is overwhelming. His mood swings and unpredictable behavior are exhausting. 24/7, 365 Days a Year [...]
Five Reasons Why Caregiving is Meaningful Are you looking for a job that provides more than a paycheck? If so, you might want to consider a career in professional caregiving. “At the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), we understand the power of compassionate caregiving. For us, caregiving is so much more than a job - [...]
Family Caregiving by the Numbers Are you currently caring for an aging loved one? If so, you’re definitely not alone. According to the most recent Caregiving in the U.S. report, nearly one in five (19%) Americans are currently providing care to an adult with health or functional needs. The report also notes that: 24% [...]
