Elderly Caregiver
What is a Caregiver? A caregiver is a general term denoting anyone who offers care to a person in need of additional help. In the context of senior care, you will provide the elderly with assistance typically related to everyday living. Caregivers strive to make everyday life easier, safer, and smoother for the sick, elderly, […]
Caregiver Support Groups in Pennsylvania
Why Would Caregivers Benefit from a Support Group? Caregivers can feel a lot of stress in their position. It can be hard to know what is your responsibility, how to balance your personal life along with your patient’s life, and how to handle delicate situations. The stress can build up quickly, especially for new caregivers. […]
How to Fire a Caregiver
1. Identify the Issue Before you issue a termination letter, evaluate why it isn’t working out with your caregiver. See if you can discuss the caregiver’s issues and work them out. You should also talk your decision over with your family or someone else you trust. The input should prove to be helpful in making […]
Caregiver for the Elderly
Why would someone need a caregiver? Those who are disabled, elderly, and/or sick require the help of a caregiver. This may be for a variety of reasons. Here are a few of the most common ones: You can add to that any other reason that makes it difficult or impossible for those who are disabled, […]
Books Every Caregiver Should Read
A Bittersweet Season: Caring for Our Aging Parent and Ourselves by Jane Gross They say experience is the best teacher. So, what better way is there to learn than from someone who has experienced what you’re going through? Jane Gross found herself taking care of her 85-year old mother. She faced challenges that she had […]
What It Means to Be an Elderly Caregiver
What Is a Caregiver? A caregiver is someone who cares for the health and well-being of another person who needs help with daily tasks and activities. Specifically, an elderly caregiver helps seniors, people in advanced seasons of life (usually 50 and over). Oftentimes, people who need care are those who are sick, have disabilities that prevent them from doing […]
Caregiver Responsibilities
Understanding Caregiver Duties and Responsibilities: What You Need to Know According to the “Caregiving in the U.S. 2015” survey by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, nearly 40 million Americans are providing unpaid care to an adult family member or friend. And yet, many of us don’t even realize we’re acting as caregivers. Maybe you’re helping your mom […]
Caregiver Services
What Is a PCS Caregiver? Understanding Caregiver Services Personal care services (PCS) is a Medicaid program that provides old or disabled people living at home with various services. These include personal care, care management, assistance with medications, etc. PCS caregivers are health professionals who work in a home environment to provide care, assistance, and companionship to fragile individuals. So, what […]
5 Caregiver Support Groups Based in NY
Why Would Caregivers Benefit From a Support Group? As a caregiver, you sacrifice a lot to help others. Sometimes you might experience caregiver burnout as you try to balance your life demands, career, and family. In that case, it’s best to find time and join a support group. Here are the benefits of joining a support community: […]
Caregiver Support Groups
Why Would Caregivers Benefit from a Support Group? If you’re an elderly caregiver, you probably know how stressful it can be. Taking care of your loved one during a vulnerable time is not only sad to see but can contribute to stress in the relationship. Oftentimes, because the person you’re caring for is suffering and not able […]