How to Maintain Relationships When You’re a Caregiver
Taking on the role of caregiver for a spouse or aging parent can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Many people who find themselves in this position struggle to maintain a balance between caring for a loved one and nurturing their personal relationships. It’s easy to understand why. From managing physician appointments to assisting with personal […]
The Importance of Respite Care – For Your Loved One, and For You!
Caring for a senior loved one at home can be a demanding role. Whether your family member has Alzheimer’s disease or another illness, the challenges of taking care of an older adult can feel overwhelming and could lead to a health crisis for the caregiver. That’s why it’s important for family caregivers to learn how […]
Senior Living Dictionary for Families: Understanding Key Terms
When seniors and their families first begin to explore retirement living options, they often say the search feels a little overwhelming. They cite one challenge in particular: understanding the terminology. Like other complex industries, senior care is rife with clinical terms, acronyms and unfamiliar language. For those new to senior living, it can be tough […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
Does it seem to you like more people in your life have become caregivers for a senior loved one in recent years? You’d be right. According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million adults provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. That translates to 29% […]
A Stress Free Holiday Season for Seniors and Caregivers
Being a caregiver around the holidays can raise stress levels even higher than normal. If you’re taking care of a loved one who needs assistance with everyday activities, then you know this firsthand. When you’re stressed, the person you’re caring for can probably tell, so finding time to de-stress this holiday should definitely be a […]
It’s Time – Senior Care Reimagined
As experts in Senior Healthcare, American Senior Communities has reimagined person-centered, life-enhancing care in a way that is engaging, yet safe. With COVID-19 VACCINATION rates increasing and local county rates of infection decreasing, It’s Time. It’s time to consider Long-Term Care for your loved one and you can do so with confidence at American Senior Communities. Our communities are operating […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million people provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. This number represents 29 percent of the entire population who spend upwards of 20 hours per week on caregiving duties. While caring for a loved one can be rewarding […]
The Importance of Respite Care
If you’re the primary caregiver for an aging loved one, you may be experiencing some form of stress or burnout. It’s natural for caregivers to become so involved in taking care of someone else that they tend to allow their own needs to get put aside. This is why respite care is so important for […]