Time constraints can often lead to stress. If you are currently feeling overwhelmed, here are some tips to accomplish what needs to be done: • Develop a schedule. Plan how much time you are going to dedicate to a project each day. • Have realistic … Continue reading
Caregivers can apply the principals found in Steven Covey’s book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, to caring for aging relatives and empower your role of a family caregiver. Utilize these seven habits as a compass for caregiving stress. 1. Take a Proactive Approach. Caring … Continue reading
When I was a kid, my dad used to stretch out on the sofa after supper. For his job he often drove all over the state, sometimes working long days. Irregular hours were a part of his life. When he was home he’d often fall … Continue reading
When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in San Jose. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. When a patient or caregiver visits the doctor(s), it would be an interesting question to ask… “why do … Continue reading
When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in San Jose. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Senior caregivers often go through the ups and downs that their senior may be going through. If you … Continue reading
When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in San Jose. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Stress Reduction Tips for Caregivers Caregivers often experience high levels of stress. This is usually because they are … Continue reading
When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in San Jose. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. This week, Dave Balch tells us about the Catch-22s of of Being a Caregiver and the tough issues … Continue reading
Stress Levels Rise with Chronic Illness When a senior has a chronic illness and also has a caregiver, the caregiver will feel some serious effects that are caused by the illness. While being a caregiver is a noble position, it is also extremely stressful and … Continue reading
Google Talk Enhances Caregiving There are San Jose doctors who make use of Google Talk to coordinate patient care. Now, the same service can be used to help caregivers. Google Talk allows caregivers to get in touch with many others to ask questions, coordinate appointments … Continue reading
When a senior has dementia, they will often need some help from family members. In some cases, a caregiver may not be able to be in close proximity to the senior who needs assistance. When this is the situation, it is possible to hire a … Continue reading
