Top 3 Legal Documents that Caregivers and Seniors Need
Advocating for your loved is honorable, their care and safety depend on it. Mental capacity is incredibly important for this process to be successful. Start Now! In my view, here are the top 3 most important documents to have in order. Although you can find all of these forms on-line or at an office supply…
Caregiver Bill of Rights: A Fresh Perspective
As caregivers, we have to remind ourselves of the importance our own desires, goals and overall beings. It’s so easy to get depressed, frustrated and distracted when caring for someone else on a daily basis—it’s crucial we also attend to our own needs (and we’re sure Maslow would agree!). Maintaining a fresh outlook on life…
Care Tips for Dementia and Sundowner Syndrome
At least 40 million Americans each year suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders, and an additional 20 million experience occasional sleeping problems. Sleeping problems occur in almost all people with mental disorders, including those with depression and Alzheimer’s. Sleep affects our daily functioning and our physical and mental health in many ways that we are…
The Importance of Body Language in Caregiving
We have all heard that it’s not necessarily what you say; it’s how you convey your message. And more important—it’s all about your body language. Body language is the universal, nonverbal communication that humans have used since the beginning of time. Your body language speaks volumes over the words that trickle out of your mouth…
Caregiver Wellness: 4 Caregiver Tips to Maintain Your Sanity
Being a caregiver is a tough job. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that it’s not always all about the other person—sometimes you need to take some time to rejuvenate your own body, mind and soul. In fact, caregiver wellness is crucial for you and the person you’re caring for. So if you are beginning…
A Poem for Caregivers
Wild Geese You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world…
