When you take on the role as a caregiver for your loved one, you often work around the clock in effort to make their life as comfortable as possible. While the amount of responsibilities that come with this role can be large, these three situational tips are used to provide some ease in the daily life of a caregiver. Daily bathing routines -(...)
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How to Keep from Getting Caregiver Burnout This Holiday Season
Posted by | Caregiver TipsLife can be challenging for caregivers during the best of times, but the holidays can be especially taxing. It’s not uncommon for many to experience burnout this time of year. But there are three key tips that can help get you through this season with reduced stress and renewed positivity. 1. Keep Your Routine One(...)
Recognizing When to Have Difficult Conversation with Aging Parents
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Decision MakingIt’s not easy for anyone to watch their parents grow older, and it can be even harder to know when it’s actually time to have the talk with them about their ability to remain independent. This usually starts with a conversation about Advanced Directives and the need to complete these in their state of residence,(...)
How to Look Out for the Elderly During a Winter Storm
Posted by | Caregiver TipsIf you have an elderly relative living alone, the winter and the storms that come with it can have a major impact on their safety and well-being. To help ease that stress, these four tips can help you and the senior in your life prepare for a potential winter storm. Make sure their supplies are(...)
How To Help A Loved One with Alzheimer’s Enjoy The Holidays
Posted by | Caregiver TipsThe holidays can often be a stressful time of year, but if you’re caring for a relative with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, it can be even more challenging. Dementia brings with it personal limitations that can make it difficult to plan family gatherings. While your relative will not be able to enjoy the same holiday(...)
Caregiver Tips for Tube-Fed Adults
Posted by | Caregiver TipsThe Feeding Tube Awareness Foundation has identified more than 300 conditions that require the use of a feeding tube, ranging from neurological disorders to esophageal conditions. Those who become caretakers of tube-fed adults often find themselves in that position because a parent or partner has developed a medical condition or is undergoing chemotherapy. We understand the(...)
3 Tips to Help Your Incontinent Child Deal with School Bullies
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Living Well With, Pediatric CareOver the last decade, childhood bullying and its prevention has received more attention. However, it remains a common problem across playgrounds across the country. A 2014 study found that a quarter of all children in the United States experience it at one time or another. If you’re the parent of a child living with incontinence,(...)
6 Tips for Enteral Feeding at School
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Pediatric CareThe first day of school can be worrisome for any parent, but if you have a child who is reliant on receiving enteral nutrition, you may feel more nervous than others. However, you’re not alone. Many children who rely on enteral nutrition don’t just attend school, they go on to have successful academic careers. To(...)
5 Tips to Help Care for Someone With A Memory Loss Disorder
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Healthy AgingAs the primary caregiver to an elderly relative with a memory loss disorder such as Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia, you know first-hand just how challenging or even frustrating the responsibility can be at times. But in this role it's important to sometimes step back, take a deep breath and try some new methods to deal with these challenges. Here are five tips(...)
5 Parental Tips to get You Started in Enteral Nutrition
Posted by | Caregiver Tips, Pediatric CareWhether it’s part of temporary care or a long-term solution, enteral feeding for your child can be an overwhelming decision and an even more overwhelming experience. Mainlining food directly into the stomach or small intestine via a tube in the nose or abdomen doesn’t come naturally. For parents walking into this unchartered territory, we offer(...)
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