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 to Look For When Hiring a Caregiver
What is a caregiver? A caregiver is a person who provides care and support for a sick and/or elderly patient. This includes helping them complete daily tasks and activities as well as caring for their health. Professional caregivers work with multiple patients in clinical and residential settings. Personal caregivers, on the other hand, assist family members […]
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 […]
Cancer Caregiver Gifts
Do’s and Don’ts of Caregiver Gifting There are some do’s and don’ts to consider when giving a gift to a cancer caregiver. First, let’s check out the do’s. Be Thoughtful If your loved one has cancer, you likely spend lots of time with the caregiver. Over the days or weeks, you’ve already learned quite a […]
Cancer Caregivers
What does the role of a cancer patient caregiver entail? Caring for someone with a cancer diagnosis can involve a wide variety of duties. Depending on their diagnosis, you may be helping with any, or all, of the following: The ups and downs of being a caregiver for a cancer patient Being there for a […]
How to Build a Great Caregiver Resume
Career Outlook for Caregivers Caregiving is one of the most in-demand skills in the job market today. And that trend is expected to grow along with the number of senior citizens. Currently, there are more than half a million senior citizens in America who are living with cognitive impairment or disability. That number is expected […]
20 Gift Ideas for Caregivers
1. Stress Management Cards Managing stress as a caregiver can be difficult, especially if the caregiver isn’t trained to handle stressful situations or if they are caring for a loved one. If you notice that a caregiver in your life is struggling with stress, a gift of stress management cards are a great way to show your […]
What is the American Caregiver Association?
American Caregiver Association Mission The ACA has made it their mission to volunteer in the community to assist seniors with real-life challenges and difficulties that they face on a day-to-day basis. Their ultimate goal is to make life better for the aging community. Enhancing the lives of seniors in the community means supporting caregivers in […]