Tag Archives: Caregiving
Things Caregivers Can Do More Than Providing Personal Care to Seniors
“THE BEST people are the good old wrinkled people with a sparkle in their eye, a wink when you walk by or a toothless smile saying you are doing just fine …” — Robert Wesley Miller Have you ever wondered whether seniors have lived their lives the way they wanted it to be? Or, have … Continue reading
Red Flags Primary Caregivers Need Respite Care
“There are only four kinds of people in the world, those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” — Rosalyn Carter You may have already heard or read so many articles about Caregiving – “Gentle Ways to Handle Cranky Seniors”, or … Continue reading
Top 2 Caregiving Myths Debunked
“We can all make a difference in the lives of others in need because it is the most simple of gestures that make the most significant of differences.” — Miya Yamanouchi CAREGIVING – is a simple word where various emotions exist – you can experience happiness, contentment, and exhaustion all at the same time. However, … Continue reading
Gentle Ways to Handle Cranky Seniors
“Too many of the elderly do not have the family or the communal attachments necessary to feel valued; too many are widowed or otherwise alone; too many live in surroundings where they are essentially without the companionship necessary to stimulate a mind in danger of deteriorating.” — Sherwin B. Nuland One way or another, your … Continue reading
Why Caring for Yourself While Caring for an Elderly Is Important
“In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel “burnout” setting in, if you feel demoralized and exhausted, it is best, for the sake of everyone, to withdraw and restore yourself. The point is to have a long-term perspective.” — Dalai Lama Every aging person is prone to vulnerability – physically, emotionally, … Continue reading