Category Archives: Caregiver Stress Management

Caregiving With No Regrets?

David Solie hits the nail smack on the head again with his latest post appropriately titled “Second Thoughts”. This time he’s commenting on the “new kind of work” we take on. Not the paper work chores and the job of … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care | Leave a comment

Project LifeSaver Tracks and Finds Alzheimer’s Wanderers

An electronic tracking device is helping save the lives of Alzheimer’s sufferers, the emotional strain of caregivers and the budgets of local sheriff’s departments. Project LifeSaver, offered by Sheriff offices in numerous communities around the country, is a program that … Continue reading

Posted in Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Stress Management | Leave a comment

Caring For The Caregivers Heart

It’s no secret that caregivers have big hearts. It takes love and concern to accept the rigors that come with providing care to an aging parent. But caregiving is a tough job. It can take a physical and emotional toll … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care | Leave a comment

Crossing the Eighty Something Frontier

David Solie has another thought provoking post at Aging Parents Insight. This one is on the impact of a parent crossing over the 80 year old mark. It’s well worth reading. Martin

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care, Family Conflict | Leave a comment

Caring For Aging Parents: How To Set Boundaries

Just came across an article in the Shreveport Times by therapist David McMillian that’s worth a read. Caring for aging parents can exact a heavy price on the family caregivers. Caregiver stress is a serious issue that most caregivers pay … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care, Family Conflict | Leave a comment

Caregiver Guilt

Let’s talk about “caregiver guilt” As a caregiver sooner or later it will hit you. You’ll begin to feel guilty about the actions. Or it might because of your inaction. You’ll feel your care giving decisions are morally incorrect. You’ll … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management | Leave a comment

11 Questions To Ask Aging Parents

It’s hard to know where to start the important conversations about future care needs with our aging parents. Trying to figure out what questions to ask aging parents to show your concern without sounding greedy or overbearing is a problem, … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care | Leave a comment

6 Quick Tips To Relieve Caregiver Stress

As a caregiver to an aging parent, finding time for positive interactions with other adults can be quite a challenge. You owe it to yourself to find time for just you. Otherwise, the demands of care giving can sap your … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care | Leave a comment

10 Practical Tips To Quell Caregiver Anger

Here are a few ideas for coping with caregiver anger: Instant handling Get away for a while. Simply walking into another room or around the block can calm you down. Count to 10 before responding. It’s what our mother’s told … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care, Family Conflict | Leave a comment

How Do I Deal With Caregiver Anger?

The stress and frustration of care giving can fray emotions pretty well. What you’re feeling as caregiver anger could be a simple extension of a personal sense that you lack control over your situation. Common sources of caregiver anger include … Continue reading

Posted in Caregiver Stress Management, Elder Care, Family Conflict | Leave a comment