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Self-Care Tips for Family Caregivers: Prioritizing Your Wellbeing
Oftentimes, the stress that comes with being a family caregiver can make it difficult to maintain a positive attitude. Not taking care of yourself physically and mentally can, in turn, make it harder to be a caregiver for your loved one. FirstLight Home Care is always here to offer caregiver support, and...
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Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Home Caregivers to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
Being a caregiver for a family member can be an incredibly rewarding experience—but it can also be a challenging one. It is important to remember to practice self-care. As a family caregiver, you tend to be primarily focused on your loved one and don’t always realize that your own health...
How To Avoid Caregiver Stress – Tips & Tricks
It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one who is aging or living with cognitive problems or a disability. Too much stress can be harmful to you and to the one in your care. It’s important to recognize the signs of caregiver stress and put actions in...
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Understanding Caregiver Burden and How to Prevent Burnout
Caregiving is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Each situation has its unique pressures and specific caregiver duties. A caregiver for an adult with schizophrenia can be different than someone taking care of a loved one with multiple physical problems. The burden may be equal but the areas of life affected might...
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Are You Facing Caregiver Burnout?
It’s well-documented that caregivers often suffer from emotional and physical health problems because of their overwhelming caregiving duties. According to the Mayo Clinic, caregiver stress is common. In fact, one in three American adults cares for a family member, and this figure is sure to rise. As a caregiver, you...
For Caregivers, Laughter is the Best Medicine
It’s no secret that caring for an aging family member can be a very stressful role. But that doesn’t mean that caregivers – and their loved ones – can’t spend a few moments of the day finding the humor in life. For caregivers, laughing can be a lifesaver. According to...
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7 Ways to Fight Caregiver Burnout
One in three adults in the U.S. cares for an aging or disabled loved one. If you’re one of these family caregivers, you know how demanding the role can be. It can lead to caregiver stress in the form of burnout, fatigue, exhaustion and even resentment toward your family member....
How Respite Care Can Bring Relief
Caring for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding. It can also be enormously challenging. After all, you’re wearing a lot of hats: daughter or son, assistant, shopper, housekeeper, cook and more. It’s why more than one-third of family caregivers say their job is highly stressful emotionally, according to AARP....
TOP TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS DURING COVID-19
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, maybe even a little scared amid the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you are not alone. During these unprecedented times, we are all experiencing a wide range of emotions. Just know it is normal and acceptable to feel this way during a crisis. As we...
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Family Caregiver Stress Solutions
Now more than ever, family caregivers are faced with the stress that comes with caring for an aging loved one. We can help. Our free Family Caregiver Stress Solutions Guide offers tips and strategies on how to accept and manage stress while you take on the responsibility of caregiving. Download...
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